2005 Citroen Xsara vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo
To start off, both 2005 Citroen Xsara and 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,689 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Citroen Xsara (108 HP) has 18 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo. (90 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Citroen Xsara should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo weights approximately 145 kg more than 2005 Citroen Xsara.
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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo (181 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen Xsara. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Citroen Xsara | 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Xsara | Vaneo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1585 cc | 1689 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 90 HP |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 16 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 54 L |
