Mercedes B class 2005 vs Citroen Xsara Picasso 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mercedes B class) 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 (Citroen Xsara Picasso) 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 | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 147 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Citroen Xsara Picasso is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes B class engine produces 1 HP less power than Citroen Xsara Picasso, but torque is 103 NM more than Citroen Xsara Picasso. Due to the lower power, Mercedes B class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes B class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes B class consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xsara Picasso, which means that by driving the Mercedes B class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes B class consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xsara Picasso. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes B class 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: | 8 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes A klase | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Citroen C3, Peugeot 206, Peugeot 207 | |
| 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. | |||
| Citroen Xsara Picasso 2005 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 Picasso 2005 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.27 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.64 m | |
| Mercedes B class is 1 cm shorter than the Citroen Xsara Picasso, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes B class is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 544 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2245 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes B class is 0.4 metres more than that of the Citroen Xsara Picasso, which means Mercedes B class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`880 kg | 1`300 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Mercedes B class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen Xsara Picasso has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Mercedes B class, so Mercedes B class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 1600 | |
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