Citroen Xsara Picasso 2004 vs Mercedes B class 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.4 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class is a more dynamic driving. Citroen Xsara Picasso engine produces 1 HP more power than Mercedes B class, but torque is 10 NM less than Mercedes B class. Despite the higher power, Citroen Xsara Picasso reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 6.5 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 0.7 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 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen Xsara Picasso consumes 0.4 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 | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1310 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen Xsara Picasso gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 |
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 (kg): | 1`300 | 1`880 | |
| 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 (€): | 2200 | 3800 | |
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