2007 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2007 Smart Brabus
To start off, both 2007 Mercedes-Benz C and 2007 Smart Brabus were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,148 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2007 Smart Brabus. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2007 Smart Brabus.
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 Mercedes-Benz C (340 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Smart Brabus. (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Smart Brabus. 2007 Smart Brabus has automatic transmission and 2007 Mercedes-Benz C has manual transmission. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Smart Brabus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Mercedes-Benz C | 2007 Smart Brabus | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Smart |
Model | C | Brabus |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2148 cc | 999 cc |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 219 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2510 mm |