2012 BMW 528 vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 BMW 528. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 BMW 528 would be higher.
Because 2012 BMW 528 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, 2012 BMW 528 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, 2012 BMW 528 (352 Nm) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (130 Nm). This means 2012 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW 528 | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
| Make | BMW | Smart |
| Model | 528 | Fortwo |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1559 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1464 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2968 mm | 1867 mm |
