1999 Citroen C 15 vs. 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, both 1999 Citroen C 15 and 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,799 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1999 Citroen C 15. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1999 Citroen C 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 815 kg more than 1999 Citroen C 15. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Citroen C 15, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL (271 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Citroen C 15. (108 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Citroen C 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Citroen C 15 | 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | C 15 | SL |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1748 cc | 2799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 80 L |
