1999 Bugatti Chiron vs. 1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR
To start off, 1999 Bugatti Chiron is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR would be higher. At 6,898 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR (604 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1999 Bugatti Chiron. (547 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR should accelerate faster than 1999 Bugatti Chiron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bugatti Chiron weights approximately 912 kg more than 1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR (770 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Bugatti Chiron. (650 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Bugatti Chiron.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bugatti Chiron | 1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR | |
| Make | Bugatti | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Chiron | CLK GTR |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6250 cc | 6898 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 18 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 547 HP | 604 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 770 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.6 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2177 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2680 mm |
