Citroen Xantia 1994 vs Mercedes E class 1993
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 71 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 121 NM | 126 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 23.6 seconds | 20.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Citroen Xantia engine produces 4 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 5 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Citroen Xantia reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 7.1 | |
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The Citroen Xantia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen Xantia consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that by driving the Citroen Xantia over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Citroen Xantia) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes E class) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 700'000 km | 630'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Citroen Xantia engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 23 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Citroen Xsara, Citroen Berlingo, Rover 400 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen Xantia might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes E class engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.44 m | 4.74 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.43 m | |
| Citroen Xantia is 30 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 2 cm wider, while the height of Citroen Xantia is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen Xantia is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`200 | 1`910 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen Xantia has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 600 | 2400 | |
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