2007 BMW 550 vs. 2008 Smart Ultimate 112
To start off, 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 550 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 2008 Smart Ultimate 112. (110 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2008 Smart Ultimate 112.
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 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Smart Ultimate 112. (151 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Smart Ultimate 112.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 550 | 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 | |
Make | BMW | Smart |
Model | 550 | Ultimate 112 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1570 mm |