2008 BMW 550 vs. 2008 Smart Roadster
To start off, both 2008 BMW 550 and 2008 Smart Roadster were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,799 cc, 2008 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Smart Roadster. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 550 | 2008 Smart Roadster | |
Make | BMW | Smart |
Model | 550 | Roadster |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 698 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 490 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 35 L |