Citroen Xsara 1998 vs Mercedes CLK 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.3 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: | 90 HP | 193 HP | |
| Torque: | 135 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.1 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLK is a more dynamic driving. Citroen Xsara engine produces 103 HP less power than Mercedes CLK, whereas torque is 145 NM less than Mercedes CLK. Due to the lower power, Citroen Xsara reaches 100 km/h speed 4.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 9.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 10.5 l/100km | |
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The Citroen Xsara is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen Xsara consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK, which means that by driving the Citroen Xsara 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 consumes 2.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 590 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen Xsara gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 CLK) 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 | 520'000 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 CLK engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Peugeot 206, Peugeot 306, Citroen Xsara Picasso, Peugeot 106 | Used also on 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes CLK engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.17 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.37 m | |
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Citroen Xsara is smaller, but slightly higher. Citroen Xsara is 40 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLK, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen Xsara is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 420 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`100 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1400 | |
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