Is the diesel smart car any good?

The tiny three-cylinder 800cc cdi diesel has been tweaked for even stronger efficiency. CO2 emissions have tumbled to 86g/km and it claims 86mpg combined – which is the best economy figure of any car on sale today. Performance from the tiny engine is reasonable, too, with 130Nm of torque and 54bhp on tap.

What diesel engine is in a smart car?

Built by Mercedes, this 799cc three-cylinder oilburner weighs just 190 pounds and powers the $16,750 smart fortwo car from 0 to 62 mph in 16.8 seconds while still providing up to 69 mpg. For some perspective, this 0.8L CDI diesel produces 67.6 hp per liter—that’s like a 6.7L Cummins making 453 hp.

How long does a diesel smart car last?

With proper maintenance, Smart cars can last at least 150,000 miles, but there have been examples that have crossed as many as 450,000 miles. In a moderate climate, Smart can last up to 20 years without major problems.

Did smart car make a diesel?

Introduced in 1998, it is now in its third generation. The first generation was internally designated as the W450, launched at the 1998 Paris Motor Show….First generation (W450; 1998)

First generation (W450)
Engine 0.6–0.7 L M160 I3 turbo (petrol) 0.8 L OM660 I3 turbo (diesel)
Transmission 6-speed automated manual

What is the mpg for a diesel smart car?

85.6mpg
As well as impressive green credentials, European buyers can appreciate the car’s remarkable fuel economy. Consumption on the combined cycle is a staggering 85.6mpg. This means the new smart can travel 670 miles between fill-ups.

Are Smart cars petrol or diesel?

The first smart fortwos were petrol-powered, but we now have a diesel version. A small diesel city car doesn’t make as much sense on paper as a petrol version, but it does result in highly impressive fuel economy, and emissions of just 86 g/km CO2.