Mercedes E class 1993 vs Citroen Xantia 1997
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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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: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.9 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 147 HP | 194 HP | |
| Torque: | 273 NM | 267 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Citroen Xantia is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 47 HP less power than Citroen Xantia, but torque is 6 NM more than Citroen Xantia. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 11.6 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 2.9 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 435 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 560 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 770 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 420'000 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 Mercedes E class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 4 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes E class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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`175 | 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. | ||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 600 | |
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