Mercedes E class 1993 vs Citroen Xantia 1997
| 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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.8 Petrol | 2.9 Petrol | |
| 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: | 193 HP | 194 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 267 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Citroen Xantia is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 1 HP less power than Citroen Xantia, but torque is 3 NM more than Citroen Xantia. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.7 | 10.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.7 l/100km | 10.8 l/100km | |
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The Citroen Xantia is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes E class consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xantia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 590 km in combined cycle | |
| 590 km with real consumption | 600 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 700'000 km | 420'000 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 E class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes S klase | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes E class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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: | 390 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.2 metres less than that of the Citroen Xantia. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`060 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | Citroen Xantia 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 Xantia quality could be a bit better. | ||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 600 | |
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