Smart ForTwo 2012 vs Mercedes C class 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 0.8 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 54 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 130 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16.8 seconds | 7.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Smart ForTwo engine produces 150 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 370 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Smart ForTwo reaches 100 km/h speed 9.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.9 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 33 litres | 59 litres | |
| 740 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Mercedes C klase 2011 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 2.70 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.56 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.57 m | 1.41 m | |
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Smart ForTwo is smaller, but higher. Smart ForTwo is 190 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 21 cm narrower, while the height of Smart ForTwo is 16 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 220 litres | 450 litres | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage space. Smart ForTwo has 230 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 8.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Smart ForTwo is 2 metres less than that of the Mercedes C class, which means Smart ForTwo can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`050 | 2`130 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Smart ForTwo has serious deffects in 70 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7800 | 23 800 | |
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