MINI Convertible (2004 – 2009) vs Smart forfour Brabus (2005 – 2006): specs compared
The Smart forfour Brabus is the more powerful of the two, with up to 177 hp against 170 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.9 s against 7.4 s. It has the higher top speed: 221 km/h against 216 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 6.8 L/100 km against 7.0 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,090 kg against 1,140 kg. At 3,749 mm, the Smart forfour Brabus is 114 mm longer than the MINI Convertible.
| Specification |
MINI
Convertible
2004 – 2009
|
Smart
forfour Brabus
2005 – 2006
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | Germany |
| Documented years | 2004 – 2009 | 2005 – 2006 |
| Body style | Convertible | — |
| Variants | 5 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 90 – 170 hp | 177 hp |
| Torque | 140 – 220 Nm | 230 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.4 – 11.8 s | 6.9 s |
| Top speed | 175 – 216 km/h | 221 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.0 – 8.8 L/100 km | 6.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,635 mm | 3,749 mm |
| Width | 1,689 mm | 1,679 mm |
| Height | 1,415 mm | 1,448 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,466 mm | 2,499 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,140 – 1,265 kg | 1,090 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.