2008 BMW M3 vs. 2000 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2008 BMW M3 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Smart Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Smart Roadster would be higher. At 3,246 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW M3 (339 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 2000 Smart Roadster. (101 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2000 Smart Roadster.
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 M3 (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart Roadster. (130 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW M3 | 2000 Smart Roadster | |
| Make | BMW | Smart |
| Model | M3 | Roadster |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 339 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
