2013 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, both 2013 Mercedes-Benz C and 2013 Smart Fortwo were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 730 kg more than 2013 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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz C (310 Nm) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo. 2013 Smart Fortwo has automatic transmission and 2013 Mercedes-Benz C has manual transmission. 2013 Mercedes-Benz C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Smart Fortwo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Mercedes-Benz C | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Smart |
| Model | C | Fortwo |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1997 mm | 1559 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1406 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 1867 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.4 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.7 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
