H4B (SCe 1.0) vs M160/M160E

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
H4B (SCe 1.0) ACCEPTABLE 72/100
+32 points over M160/M160E
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE H4B (SCe 1.0) Smart
0 / 100
AVOID M160/M160E Smart

Specifications

H4B (SCe 1.0)
M160/M160E
Brand
Smart
Smart
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
AVOID
Reliability
72
40
Years
2014--present
1998--2007
Displacement
999 cc
599 cc
Layout
I3
I3
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Turbo
Power
71 hp
45--61 hp
Known Issues
3
5
Total Risk Cost
€450--€1,150
€2,200--€5,700

Character

H4B (SCe 1.0)

"Renault H4B in a Smart box. Slow but honest. Simple 3-cyl, no turbo drama. Perfect city runabout."

M160/M160E

"Original Smart engine. Tiny, turbocharged, temperamental. Clutch actuator = wallet killer. Fun when it works."

Issues Comparison

H4B (SCe 1.0) 3

● MODERATE
Thermostat failure €200--€450 50,000 km--100,000 km
○ MINOR
Ignition coil failure €100--€300 40,000 km--80,000 km
○ MINOR
Engine mount vibration €150--€400 60,000 km--120,000 km

M160/M160E 5

◆ CRITICAL
Clutch actuator failure €500--€1,200 30,000 km--80,000 km
◆ CRITICAL
Head gasket failure €500--€1,200 60,000 km--120,000 km
▲ HIGH
Overheating (rear-mount cooling) €300--€1,000 40,000 km--90,000 km
▲ HIGH
Turbo failure €600--€1,500 50,000 km--100,000 km
● MODERATE
ECU / immobilizer fault €300--€800 60,000 km--130,000 km

Models

H4B (SCe 1.0) 3

ForFour 1.0 W453 2014--present Hatchback ForTwo 1.0 W453 2014--present Hatchback ForTwo Cabrio W453 2016--present Convertible

M160/M160E 5

ForTwo W450 1998--2007 ForTwo W450 1998--2004 ForTwo W450 2003--2007 ForTwo W450 2003--2007 Roadster W452 2003--2006 Convertible
Full H4B (SCe 1.0) Report Full M160/M160E Report