Comparison Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster (W198 II) 300 SL (215 Hp) & Citroen Xsara Coupe (N0, Phase III) VTS 1.6 i 16 V (109 Hp)
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Citroen |
| Model: | SL | Xsara |
| Generation: | SL Roadster (W198 II) | Xsara Coupe (N0, Phase III) |
| Engine / modification: | 300 SL (215 Hp) | VTS 1.6 i 16 V (109 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1957 year | 2003 year |
| Production end: | 1963 year | 2004 year |
| Coupe type: | Roadster | Coupe |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine | |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 3 |
| Num. of seats: | 2 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 9.3 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 5.5 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 12.5 l/100 km | 6.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 100 l | 54 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 3 D4 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 160 g/km | |
| Power: | 215 hp | 109 hp |
| Max power in: | 5800 rpm. | 5800 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | 197 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 10 sec | 10.9 sec |
| Torque: | 275 Nm @ 4600 rpm. | 147 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 198 I/198.980, M 198 III/198.982 | TU5JP4 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 2996 cm3 | 1587 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 11 l | 3.25 l |
| Coolant: | 15.5 l | 7 l |
| Fuel System: | Direct injection | Multi-point indirect injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Naturally aspirated engine | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 8.55 | |
| Piston Stroke: | 88 mm | 82 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 85 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 4 | |
| Length: | 4570 mm | 4188 mm |
| Width: | 1790 mm | 1705 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2014 mm | |
| Height: | 1300 mm | 1405 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2400 mm | 2540 mm |
| Front track: | 1398 mm | 1433 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1448 mm | 1442 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 130 mm | |
| Front overhang: | 880 mm | |
| Rear overhang: | 768 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 408 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1190 l | |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Torsion |
| Max weight: | 1660 kg | 1656 kg |
| Front brakes: | Drum | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Drum | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1330 kg | 1134 kg |
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.5 m | 11.5 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1100 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 570 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 70 kg | |
| Tire size: | 165/90 R 15 | 195/55 R15 |
| Wheel rims size: | 5.5 K x 15 | 6J x 15 |