2007 BMW 525 vs. 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe
To start off, 2007 BMW 525 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe would be higher. At 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 525 weights approximately 775 kg more than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 525 (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (80 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 525 | 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe | |
| Make | BMW | MCC |
| Model | 525 | Smart & Pulse City Coupe |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.9 seconds | 17.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 22 L |
