smart · model year 2016
2016 smart Fortwo
Specifications and certified data for the 2016 model year. All smart Fortwo model years →

2016 UK builds, engines & trims
| Build | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Power hp | CO₂ g/km | MPG | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 hp (52kW) twinamic with 15'' & 16'' wheels | 999 cc | Petrol | Automatic | — | 94 | 68.9 | Dossier |
| 71 hp (52kW) with 15'' & 16'' wheels | 999 cc | Petrol | Manual | — | 93 | 68.9 | Dossier |
| 71 hp (52kw) with 15'' & 16'' wheels | 999 cc | Petrol | Automatic | — | 99 | 65.7 | Dossier |
| 71 hp (52kw) with 15'' & 16'' wheels | 999 cc | Petrol | Manual | — | 99 | 65.7 | Dossier |
| 90 hp (66kW) turbo twinamic with 15'' & 16'' wheels | 898 cc | Petrol | Automatic | — | 98 | 70.9 | Dossier |
| 90 hp (66kW) with 15'' & 16'' wheels | 898 cc | Petrol | Manual | — | 97 | 67.3 | Dossier |
| 90 hp (66kw) with 15'' & 16'' wheels | 898 cc | Petrol | Automatic | — | 97 | 67.3 | Dossier |
| 90 hp (66kw) with 15'' & 16'' wheels | 898 cc | Petrol | Manual | — | 99 | 65.7 | Dossier |
UK Vehicle Certification Agency fuel & emissions data and ACS catalogue records, Open Government Licence v3.0, VCA ↗.
2016 US EPA fuel-economy records
| Year | Engine | Drive | Transmission | Fuel | MPG (US) comb. | CO₂ g/mi | EV range mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | Electricity | 107 | — | 68 | EPA ↗ | |
| 2016 | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | Electricity | 107 | — | 68 | EPA ↗ | |
| 2016 | 0.9 L 3-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM6) | Premium | 35 | 246 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2016 | 0.9 L 3-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 34 | 255 | — | EPA ↗ |
US EPA test figures (US MPG, US test cycle), fueleconomy.gov ↗, US government public domain.
US safety recalls
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17V448000 2017-07-16 · model years 2016
PARKING BRAKE
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 smart fortwo vehicles. In these vehicles, the lock nut that secures the parking brake cable to the parking brake lever may loosen over time, resulting in increased parking brake lever travel before the parking brake engages.
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the parking brake cable lock nut, free of charge. The recall began September 20, 2017. Owners may contact smart customer service at 1-877-496-3691.
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17V179000 2017-03-16 · model years 2016
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 Smart Fortwo vehicles. The horizontal headlight adjustment mechanism on these vehicles may not have been properly sealed off to prevent future adjustment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard…
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct sealing caps to prevent the headlights from being adjusted horizontally, free of charge. The recall began September 8, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA…
NHTSA recalls database (US government, public domain). Recalls apply to US-market vehicles; check the manufacturer for your country.
Generation in 2016
Sources
- UK VCA fuel & emissions data — https://carfueldata.vehicle-certification-agency.gov.uk/Open Government Licence v3.0
- US EPA / DOE FuelEconomy.gov — https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/ws/index.shtmlUS Government public domain
- NHTSA recalls database — https://www.nhtsa.gov/recallsUS Government public domain
- Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.
