1999 Citroen Xsara vs. 1999 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 1999 Citroen Xsara and 1999 Mercedes-Benz E were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,198 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercedes-Benz E (221 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1999 Citroen Xsara. (70 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1999 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 535 kg more than 1999 Citroen Xsara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Mercedes-Benz E is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Citroen Xsara. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Mercedes-Benz E will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Mercedes-Benz E (321 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Citroen Xsara. (128 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Citroen Xsara. 1999 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 1999 Citroen Xsara has manual transmission. 1999 Citroen Xsara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1999 Citroen Xsara | 1999 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Citroen | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Xsara | E |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1868 cc | 3198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 321 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1645 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2840 mm |