1999 Bugatti Chiron vs. 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Bugatti Chiron. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Bugatti Chiron would be higher. At 6,250 cc (18 cylinders), 1999 Bugatti Chiron is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bugatti Chiron (547 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL. (493 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bugatti Chiron should accelerate faster than 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bugatti Chiron weights approximately 222 kg more than 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL (700 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Bugatti Chiron. (650 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Bugatti Chiron.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bugatti Chiron | 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Bugatti | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Chiron | SL |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 6250 cc | 5439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 18 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 547 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2177 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2570 mm |
