1997 Citroen Xantia vs. 1997 Mercedes-Benz V
To start off, both 1997 Citroen Xantia and 1997 Mercedes-Benz V were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Mercedes-Benz V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mercedes-Benz V (139 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1997 Citroen Xantia. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mercedes-Benz V should accelerate faster than 1997 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Mercedes-Benz V weights approximately 830 kg more than 1997 Citroen Xantia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1997 Mercedes-Benz V (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Citroen Xantia. (130 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1997 Mercedes-Benz V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Citroen Xantia. 1997 Mercedes-Benz V has automatic transmission and 1997 Citroen Xantia has manual transmission. 1997 Citroen Xantia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Mercedes-Benz V will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Citroen Xantia | 1997 Mercedes-Benz V | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Xantia | V |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1580 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3010 mm |
