2004 Citroen Xsara vs. 2004 Mercedes-Benz A
To start off, both 2004 Citroen Xsara and 2004 Mercedes-Benz A were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,032 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Mercedes-Benz A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercedes-Benz A (134 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2004 Citroen Xsara. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercedes-Benz A should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 70 kg more than 2004 Mercedes-Benz A.
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, 2004 Citroen Xsara (255 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercedes-Benz A. (180 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercedes-Benz A.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Citroen Xsara | 2004 Mercedes-Benz A | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Xsara | A |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2032 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.8 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 54 L |
