2007 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 2007 Smart ForTwo
To start off, both 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL and 2007 Smart ForTwo were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,980 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL (616 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 556 more horse power than 2007 Smart ForTwo. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2007 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 1210 kg more than 2007 Smart ForTwo. 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 Mercedes-Benz SL (500 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 405 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Smart ForTwo. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Mercedes-Benz SL | 2007 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Smart |
Model | SL | ForTwo |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5980 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 616 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 295 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.7 seconds | 15.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 1820 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.6 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 33 L |