2011 BMW 535 vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 BMW 535. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 BMW 535 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 535 weights approximately 1100 kg more than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
Because 2011 BMW 535 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Smart Fortwo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 BMW 535 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 BMW 535 (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
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2011 BMW 535 | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
Make | BMW | Smart |
Model | 535 | Fortwo |
Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 406 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4905 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1859 mm | 1559 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1463 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2969 mm | 1867 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 33 L |