1993 Citroen Xantia vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 1993 Citroen Xantia and 1993 Mercedes-Benz E were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Citroen Xantia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E (120 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1993 Citroen Xantia. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1993 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Citroen Xantia weights approximately 102 kg more than 1993 Mercedes-Benz E.
Because 1993 Mercedes-Benz E is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1993 Mercedes-Benz E. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Citroen Xantia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Citroen Xantia. (120 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1993 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Citroen Xantia. 1993 Citroen Xantia has automatic transmission and 1993 Mercedes-Benz E has manual transmission. 1993 Mercedes-Benz E will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Citroen Xantia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1993 Citroen Xantia | 1993 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Citroen | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Xantia | E |
Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |