Mercedes A class 1997 vs Citroen Xsara 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.6 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: | 82 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 130 NM | 135 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.5 seconds | 13.1 seconds | |
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Citroen Xsara is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes A class engine produces 8 HP less power than Citroen Xsara, whereas torque is 5 NM less than Citroen Xsara. Due to the lower power, Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes A class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes A class consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xsara, which means that by driving the Mercedes A class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes A class consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xsara. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 320'000 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 Citroen Xsara engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Peugeot 206, Peugeot 306, Citroen Xsara Picasso, Peugeot 106 | |
| 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: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes A class 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: | 3.58 m | 4.17 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.40 m | |
| Mercedes A class is 59 cm shorter than the Citroen Xsara, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes A class is 20 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1700 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.4 metres less than that of the Citroen Xsara. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`480 | 1`100 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen Xsara has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 600 | |
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