You see a few Smart ForTwo models in Europe when one steals your spot for the shopping dash (or recently when I saw a guy actually managed to fish-tail his a couple of times), but here is a ’special’ effort from Mercedes-Benz Italy - the Smart ForTwo Cabrio Brabus La Bleue. Only 60 of these models will be produced, all of them in Italy, and it’s designed to be a tarted-up version of the standard for whoever wanted to pimp their Smart.

The ForTwo Brabus La Bleue gets a new midnight blue tint, day driving lights and Brabus Monoblock VII six-spoke wheels measuring 16 inches at the front and 17 inches at the rear. The interior features a soft beige finish with seats and doors in Nappa leather, Brabus logos in blue stitching and the same blue around the instrument panel.

This Smart ForTwo is equipped with the same 102-hp engine as other Brabus models, getting to 100 km/hr in 8.9 seconds and reaching the top speed of 155 km/hr. Fuel consumption is 5.2 l/100 km and CO2 emissions are 119 g/km. Standard equipment includes touch-screen multimedia display, CD player, iPod interface, USB port and Bluetooth.

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It may seem odd to compare the Fiat 500C with the Smart ForTwo cabrio but if you’re in the market for a smaller and economical cabrio, these two are likely on your list to check out and Auto, Motor und Sport did a comparison test. In terms of style, there’s not much competition, really, with the 500C being the sexy, retro model out of the two, and the Smart ForTwo cabrio the less attractive option.

However, the 500C is also 40 kg heavier and a significant 2,800 euros more expensive, than the Smart ForTwo cabrio. In terms of practicality, both models are similar with regards to boot space and roof function. The 500C is apparently noisier though, but being slightly bigger, interior space makes for greater comfort. The Smart ForTwo is more your city choice for parking and manageability, at the cost of a roomier vehicle.

The Fiat 500C has greater fuel consumption than the Smart, meaning that you won’t be buying one based on its environmental qualifications. But, if you want to value driving pleasure over economical city commuting, the 500C has to be your choice. Despite its greater cost, it is the more fun to drive, with better feel and transmission than the Smart, and more comfort. So it comes down to your reason for buying one (mountain roads in summer vs city streets) and how far your budget stretches.

Source | Auto Moto und Sport via Cinquecentisti

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