2009 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 2009 Smart ForTwo
To start off, both 2009 Mercedes-Benz E and 2009 Smart ForTwo were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E (228 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2009 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 Mercedes-Benz E (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Smart ForTwo. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 2009 Smart ForTwo has manual transmission. 2009 Smart ForTwo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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| 2009 Mercedes-Benz E | 2009 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Smart |
| Model | E | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.1 mm | 81.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 248 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.3 seconds | 13.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 2700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 1870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 33 L |
