Smart v S Class - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

davidmash · #1 07-22-2014, 12:09 AM

Off set collision
smart fortwo vs. S-Class - crash test - YouTube

Stretch · #2 07-22-2014, 03:48 AM

I was expecting the smart to be shoved backwards at the very least. A whole lot of the energy went into the crumple zones - quite impressive - so long as both cars have those zones!

Each vehicle was travelling at 50km/h - 30 mph - serious damage ensues at these "low speeds"

TwitchKitty · #3 07-22-2014, 06:37 AM

I never was seriously interested in an S-class until a pickup hit me head on while I was sitting at a stop sign. Now I might actually buy a big car. Defensive driving isn't enough anymore. You have been warned.

spdrun · #4 07-22-2014, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by TwitchKitty

I never was seriously interested in an S-class until a pickup hit me head on while I was sitting at a stop sign. Now I might actually buy a big car. Defensive driving isn't enough anymore. You have been warned.

My next car will be smaller. Why? Because screw what the worry-warts and safety-nancies think.

aklim · #5 07-22-2014, 10:53 AM

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My next car will be smaller. Why? Because screw what the worry-warts and safety-nancies think.

Screw this, fawk that isn't really a logical reason. More like talking tough. OTOH, if there was some science behind it, fair enough.

P.C. · #6 07-22-2014, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by TwitchKitty

I never was seriously interested in an S-class until a pickup hit me head on while I was sitting at a stop sign. Now I might actually buy a big car. Defensive driving isn't enough anymore. You have been warned.

My current car hits the scales at 4,400 lb., and that's just fine with me. Too many F-250's running around to futz around with something so stupid as a Smart.

aklim · #7 07-22-2014, 11:55 AM

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My current car hits the scales at 4,400 lb., and that's just fine with me. Too many F-250's running around to futz with something so stupid as a Smart.

I don't want a Smart car simply because it is small. I like to be able to stretch out and even lay the back down and relax when I have some down time. Often, my car serves as a work vehicle and I need space to be able to put crap in.

P.C. · #8 07-22-2014, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by aklim

I don't want a Smart car simply because it is small. I like to be able to stretch out and even lay the back down and relax when I have some down time. Often, my car serves as a work vehicle and I need space to be able to put crap in.

Definitely need a real car for that.

ramonajim · #9 07-22-2014, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by aklim

I don't want a Smart car simply because it is small. I like to be able to stretch out and even lay the back down and relax when I have some down time. Often, my car serves as a work vehicle and I need space to be able to put crap in.

If you haven't figured out how to drop the top on a Miata and have all manner of excellent "adult" times on one or more Route 66 spurs, you ain't done exploring your options my friend.

TwitchKitty · #10 07-22-2014, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by P.C.

My current car hits the scales at 4,400 lb., and that's just fine with me. Too many F-250's running around to futz around with something so stupid as a Smart.

Is that a W140? I wish the W140 was sold in the US with a OM606. I can't get excited about a V8 and a V12 sounds like fun in a painful sort of way. The newer S-class is about a half-ton lighter but still not out of the question.

P.C. · #11 07-22-2014, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by TwitchKitty

Is that a W140? I wish the W140 was sold in the US with a OM606. I can't get excited about a V8 and a V12 sounds like fun in a painful sort of way. The newer S-class is about a half-ton lighter but still not out of the question.

Not quite a w140 - it's a Ford Taurus SHO.

spdrun · #12 07-22-2014, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by P.C.

My current car hits the scales at 4,400 lb., and that's just fine with me. Too many F-250's running around to futz around with something so stupid as a Smart.

I'm considering the next Miata, reputed to be 2,250 lb. I'm not a fearful little kathoey