Citroen Xsara Picasso 2004 vs Mercedes B class 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.7 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Citroen Xsara Picasso) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Mercedes B class) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 155 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.4 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class is a more dynamic driving. Citroen Xsara Picasso engine produces 5 HP less power than Mercedes B class, but torque is 85 NM more than Mercedes B class. Due to the lower power, Citroen Xsara Picasso reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
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The Citroen Xsara Picasso is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen Xsara Picasso consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class, which means that by driving the Citroen Xsara Picasso over 15,000 km in a year you can save 330 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen Xsara Picasso consumes 2.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 1310 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen Xsara Picasso gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Peugeot 407 | Used also on Mercedes A klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen Xsara Picasso might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.60 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Citroen Xsara Picasso is 1 cm longer than the Mercedes B class, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen Xsara Picasso is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 544 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 2245 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen Xsara Picasso is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mercedes B class, which means Citroen Xsara Picasso can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`300 kg | 1`830 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Mercedes B class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen Xsara Picasso has serious deffects in 225 percent more cases than Mercedes B class, so Mercedes B class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 3200 | |
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