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:
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Citroen Xantia is available only with front wheel drive, while Mercedes E class can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Citroen Xantia petrol engines consumes on average 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mercedes E class. On average, Citroen Xantia equipped with diesel engines consume 0.9 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:
4.44 m
4.74 m
Width:
1.76 m
1.75 m
Height:
1.38 m
1.43 m
Citroen Xantia is 30 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 2 cm wider, while the height of Citroen Xantia is 5 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
no data
520 litres
Turning diameter:
11.4 meters
12.1 meters
The turning circle of the Citroen Xantia is 0.7 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class, which means Citroen Xantia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
