Citroen Xantia 1994 vs Mercedes E class 1993
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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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: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 103 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 153 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.8 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Citroen Xantia engine produces 33 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 37 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Citroen Xantia reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 9.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.6 l/100km | 9.6 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen Xantia consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen Xantia could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen Xantia consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.44 m | 4.74 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.74 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 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen Xantia is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`200 | 1`950 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen Xantia has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 600 | 2400 | |
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