2008 BMW 118 vs. 2008 Smart Ultimate 112
To start off, both 2008 BMW 118 and 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 118 (141 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2008 Smart Ultimate 112. (110 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 118 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, 2008 BMW 118 (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Smart Ultimate 112. (151 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Smart Ultimate 112. 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 118 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 118 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 118 | 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 | |
| Make | BMW | Smart |
| Model | 118 | Ultimate 112 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1570 mm |
