2009 BMW 525 vs. 2011 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2011 Smart ForTwo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 525 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2011 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2011 Smart ForTwo.
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 525 (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 525 | 2011 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | BMW | Smart |
Model | 525 | ForTwo |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 1867 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 33 L |