Citroen Xantia 1997 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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.9 Petrol | 2.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 194 HP | 193 HP | |
| Torque: | 267 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Citroen Xantia is more dynamic to drive. Citroen Xantia engine produces 1 HP more power than Mercedes E class, but torque is 3 NM less than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Citroen Xantia reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.9 | 10.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.8 l/100km | 11.7 l/100km | |
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The Citroen Xantia is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Citroen Xantia consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Citroen Xantia consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 600 km with real consumption | 590 km with real consumption | ||
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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 700'000 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: | 4 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Mercedes S klase | |
| 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: | 4.44 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 | 390 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen Xantia is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 2`060 | |
| 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 (€): | 600 | 2400 | |
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