The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area.
Gearbox:
Manual/Automatic
Manual/Automatic
Wheel drive type:
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Citroen Xsara is available only with front wheel drive, while Mercedes E class can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Citroen Xsara petrol engines consumes on average 3.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mercedes E class. On average, Citroen Xsara equipped with diesel engines consume 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Dimensions
Length:
4.37 m
4.82 m
Width:
1.70 m
1.82 m
Height:
1.42 m
1.45 m
Citroen Xsara is smaller. Citroen Xsara is 45 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 12 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen Xsara is 3 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
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540 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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540 litres
Turning diameter:
10.7 meters
11.4 meters
The turning circle of the Citroen Xsara is 0.7 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class, which means Citroen Xsara can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
