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:
Manual/Automatic
Manual/Automatic
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Mercedes E class is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Citroen Xantia can be equipped only with front wheel drive.
Mercedes E class petrol engines consumes on average 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than Citroen Xantia. On average, Mercedes E class equipped with diesel engines consume 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xantia. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Dimensions
Length:
4.74 m
4.44 m
Width:
1.75 m
1.76 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.38 m
Mercedes E class is 30 cm longer than the Citroen Xantia, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes E class is 5 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
520 litres
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Turning diameter:
12.1 meters
11.4 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.7 metres more than that of the Citroen Xantia, which means Mercedes E class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
