Smart ForTwo 2012 vs Mercedes E class 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 0.8 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 54 HP | 194 HP | |
| Torque: | 130 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16.8 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Smart ForTwo engine produces 140 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 270 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Smart ForTwo reaches 100 km/h speed 9.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 33 litres | 50 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 2.70 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.56 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.57 m | 1.43 m | |
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Smart ForTwo is smaller, but higher. Smart ForTwo is 215 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 30 cm narrower, while the height of Smart ForTwo is 14 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 220 litres | 425 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Smart ForTwo has 205 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 8.8 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Smart ForTwo is 2.8 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class, which means Smart ForTwo can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`050 | 2`370 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Smart ForTwo has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7600 | 27 200 | |
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