Mercedes E class 1993 vs Citroen Xantia 1993
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.2 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 176 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 28 HP more power than Citroen Xantia, whereas torque is 34 NM more than Citroen Xantia. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 9.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 9.4 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xantia, which means that by driving the Mercedes E class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes E class consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xantia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Citroen Xantia) 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.74 m | 4.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.38 m | |
| Mercedes E class is 30 cm longer than the Citroen Xantia, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes E class is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.2 metres more than that of the Citroen Xantia. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`960 | 1`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen Xantia has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 600 | |
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