2009 BMW 335 vs. 2006 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2009 BMW 335 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Smart ForTwo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Smart ForTwo would be higher. At 2,978 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 335 weights approximately 785 kg more than 2006 Smart ForTwo. 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 335 (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (101 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 335 | 2006 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | BMW | Smart |
| Model | 335 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2978 cc | 799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 65.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 19.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 3.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 22 L |
