M160/M160E vs M134 1.1

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
M134 1.1 ACCEPTABLE 68/100
+28 points over M160/M160E
0 / 100
AVOID M160/M160E Smart
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE M134 1.1 Smart

Specifications

M160/M160E
M134 1.1
Brand
Smart
Smart
Verdict
AVOID
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
40
68
Years
1998--2007
2004--2006
Displacement
599 cc
1124 cc
Layout
I3
I3
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Na
Power
45--61 hp
75 hp
Known Issues
5
1
Total Risk Cost
€2,200--€5,700
€0--€0

Character

M160/M160E

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

M134 1.1

"ForFour 454 (W454). Mitsubishi 3-cyl. Short production run. Simple. No known major issues — too few on road. Parts from Mitsubishi Colt."

Issues Comparison

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

M134 1.1 1

○ MINOR
No significant issues €0--€0 0 km--0 km

Models

M160/M160E 5

ForTwo W450 1998--2007 ForTwo W450 1998--2004 ForTwo W450 2003--2007 ForTwo W450 2003--2007 Roadster W452 2003--2006 Convertible

M134 1.1 1

ForFour W454 2004--2006
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