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: | 3.2 Petrol | 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: | 220 HP | 194 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 267 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 26 HP more power than Citroen Xantia, whereas torque is 43 NM more than Citroen Xantia. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.2 | 11.6 | |
| Mercedes E class consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 560 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 770 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| 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 | 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: | 9 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes S klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SL | 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. 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: | 1.43 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 | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.2 metres less than that of the Citroen Xantia. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`050 | 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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