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:
3.0 Petrol
2.9 Petrol
Performance
Power:
180 HP
194 HP
Torque:
255 NM
267 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
9.1 seconds
9.7 seconds
Mercedes E class engine produces 14 HP less power than Citroen Xantia, whereas torque is 12 NM less than Citroen Xantia. Despite less power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.3
11.6
Mercedes E class consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xantia, which means that by driving the Mercedes E class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
65 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
610 km in combined cycle
560 km in combined cycle
760 km on highway
770 km on highway
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Dimensions
Length:
4.74 m
4.44 m
Width:
1.74 m
1.76 m
Height:
1.45 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 7 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
520 litres
no data
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.
Gross weight (kg):
2`135
1`500
Safety:
no data
no data
Quality:
Citroen Xantia has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mercedes E class, so Citroen Xantia quality could be a bit better.
