2008 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2008 Smart ForTwo
To start off, both 2008 Mercedes-Benz C and 2008 Smart ForTwo were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,439 cc, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 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 Mercedes-Benz C (510 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Smart ForTwo. (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | 2008 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Smart |
| Model | C | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5439 cc | 999 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 98 HP |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 2730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 1870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 52 L |
