Is the Mercedes-Benz smart an electric car or a gasoline car?
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Currently, all Mercedes-Benz smart models are fuel-powered versions, but the pure electric version of smart is about to be launched. Relevant introduction of Mercedes-Benz smart is as follows: In terms of body dimensions: The new car has a length, width, and height of 2690/1660/1550mm respectively, with a wheelbase of 1873mm. Compared to the current model, the width has significantly increased by 101mm, the wheelbase has increased by 6mm, but the length and height have decreased by 5mm and 15mm respectively. In terms of power: The engine of the smart is located at the rear of the car, adopting a rear-wheel drive and rear-engine layout. The smart is equipped with a 1.0T three-cylinder engine produced by Mitsubishi Motors, with the model code 3B21, delivering a maximum power of 62kw/5250rpm and a maximum torque of 120Nm/2000-4750rpm, paired with a 5-speed AMT transmission.
To be honest, I researched the smart car lineup last year because a friend wanted to buy one. Looking at Mercedes-Benz smart cars by era, older models like the pre-2018 fortwo were mostly gasoline-powered, with around 1.0-liter displacement—I've seen quite a few in the used car market. However, after the joint venture between Geely and Mercedes-Benz, all new models switched to pure electric, like the Smart #1, which comes with green license plates and a mainstream range of over 400 km. I've driven the electric version myself—it starts up with absolutely no engine noise. If you're looking to buy a new car, fuel-powered models are no longer available at 4S stores, but you can still find gasoline versions among used cars priced around 50,000 to 60,000 yuan for older models. When choosing a car, pay attention to the manufacturing date—2019 is a turning point.
