Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Small
Production years: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
When DaimlerChrysler and Mitsubishi joined their forces to produce a supermini hatchback for the European market, the result was the Mitsubishi Colt/SMART Forfour.
With little or zero experience in the segment, Mercedes-Benz trusted the Japanese carmaker to design an appropriate platform for the supermini vehicle. Unlike the ForTwo sibling, the ForFour could carry up to five people inside and still be easy to park.
Unlike the wedged-shaped Colt, the ForFour featured rounded edges and curved body panels. Its four round headlights resembled those installed on the ForTwo's first generation. On the sides, the silver color that covered the A- and C-pillars, the rocker panels, and the roofline, showed the safety cell built for the unibody construction. The design team took inspiration from the smaller sibling when they made the plastic moldings from the wheel arches and the three-lamp system for the taillights.
Inside, the carmaker created an upscale interior, fit for a premium brand. Apart from the base trim levels, which offered just the minimum comfort features, the upper trim models received a leather-clad interior, wood or aluminum adornments, and a Mercedes-Benz sourced infotainment system. As an option, the carmaker even installed a panoramic glass roof.
Under the hood, SMART installed Mitsubishi engines, either gasoline or turbo-diesel. All versions provided front-wheel drive and five-speed manual gearboxes.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.1L 5MT FWD (64 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L3 |
Displacement: | 1124 cm3 |
Power: | 47 KW @ 5500 RPM 64 HP @ 5500 RPM 63 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 68 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM 92 Nm @ 2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 98 mph (158 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 15.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/65 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 147.7 in (3752 mm) |
Width: | 66.3 in (1684 mm) |
Height: | 57.1 in (1450 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.5/56.9 in (1,461/1,445 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98.4 in (2499 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9.5 cuFT (269 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2127 lbs (965 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3197 lbs (1450 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 52.3 mpg US (4.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 43.5 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 128 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.1L 5MT FWD (75 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L3 |
Displacement: | 1124 cm3 |
Power: | 55 KW @ 6000 RPM 75 HP @ 6000 RPM 74 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 74 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 100 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 12.4 gallons (46.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 103 mph (166 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/65 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 147.7 in (3752 mm) |
Width: | 66.3 in (1684 mm) |
Height: | 57.1 in (1450 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.5/56.9 in (1,461/1,445 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98.4 in (2499 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9.5 cuFT (269 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2127 lbs (965 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3197 lbs (1450 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 51.1 mpg US (4.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 130 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.3L 5MT FWD (94 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1332 cm3 |
Power: | 70 KW @ 6000 RPM 95 HP @ 6000 RPM 94 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 92 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 125 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 12.4 gallons (46.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 112 mph (180 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/65 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 147.7 in (3752 mm) |
Width: | 66.3 in (1684 mm) |
Height: | 57.1 in (1450 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.5/56.9 in (1,461/1,445 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98.4 in (2499 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9.5 cuFT (269 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2127 lbs (965 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3208 lbs (1455 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 49 mpg US (4.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 40.6 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 138 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.5L 5MT FWD (109 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1499 cm3 |
Power: | 80 KW @ 6000 RPM 109 HP @ 6000 RPM 107 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 107 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 145 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 12.4 gallons (46.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 118 mph (190 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/50 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 147.7 in (3752 mm) |
Width: | 66.3 in (1684 mm) |
Height: | 57.1 in (1450 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.5/56.9 in (1,461/1,445 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98.4 in (2499 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9.5 cuFT (269 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2150 lbs (975 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3219 lbs (1460 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 145 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.5L CDi 5MT FWD (67 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L3 |
Displacement: | 1493 cm3 |
Power: | 50 KW @ 4000 RPM 68 HP @ 4000 RPM 67 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 118 lb-ft @ 1600 RPM 160 Nm @ 1600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 12.4 gallons (46.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 99 mph (159 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/65 R14 82T |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 147.7 in (3752 mm) |
Width: | 66.3 in (1684 mm) |
Height: | 57.1 in (1450 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.5/56.9 in (1,461/1,445 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98.4 in (2499 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9.5 cuFT (269 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2392 lbs (1085 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3461 lbs (1570 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 60.3 mpg US (3.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 51.1 mpg US (4.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 121 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.5L CDi 5MT FWD (95 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L3 |
Displacement: | 1493 cm3 |
Power: | 70 KW @ 4000 RPM 95 HP @ 4000 RPM 94 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 155 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM 210 Nm @ 1800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 12.4 gallons (46.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 112 mph (180 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/65 R14 82T |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 147.7 in (3752 mm) |
Width: | 66.3 in (1684 mm) |
Height: | 57.1 in (1450 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.5/56.9 in (1,461/1,445 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98.4 in (2499 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9.5 cuFT (269 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2392 lbs (1085 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3461 lbs (1570 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 57.4 mpg US (4.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 49 mpg US (4.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 121 g/km |