Citroen Xsara 2003 vs Mercedes E class 2002
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Sedan | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 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: | 110 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 147 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Citroen Xsara engine produces 53 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 93 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Citroen Xsara reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 8.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km | |
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The Citroen Xsara is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen Xsara consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that by driving the Citroen Xsara over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen Xsara consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Citroen Xsara) 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen C3, Peugeot 206, Peugeot 207 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen Xsara might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Citroen Xsara 2003 1.6 engine: Relatively reliable engine, the main problems tend to be with the engine control electronics. The engine is demanding on fuel quality and fuel consumption is relatively high. It is highly recommended to ... More about Citroen Xsara 2003 1.6 engine Mercedes E klase 2002 1.8 engine: The most notable issue with this engine is the sticking of exhaust valves due to carbon buildup. Another significant problem is the unreliable timing chain, which can stretch by 100,000 km. Early symptoms of a ... More about Mercedes E klase 2002 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.37 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.45 m | |
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Citroen Xsara is smaller. Citroen Xsara is 45 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 12 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen Xsara is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 540 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen Xsara is 0.7 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class, which means Citroen Xsara can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`100 | 2`105 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Citroen Xsara 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 Xsara quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 2600 | |
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