2009 BMW 125 vs. 2001 MCC Smart
To start off, 2009 BMW 125 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 MCC Smart. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 MCC Smart would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 125 (215 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 2001 MCC Smart. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 2001 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 125 weights approximately 600 kg more than 2001 MCC Smart. 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, 2009 BMW 125 (270 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 MCC Smart. (89 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 125 | 2001 MCC Smart | |
| Make | BMW | MCC |
| Model | 125 | Smart |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Top Speed | 231 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 2600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 1820 mm |
