2007 Citroen Xsara vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz A
To start off, both 2007 Citroen Xsara and 2007 Mercedes-Benz A were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,034 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz A (134 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2007 Citroen Xsara. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz A should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 43 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Citroen Xsara (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz A. (185 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz A. 2007 Mercedes-Benz A has automatic transmission and 2007 Citroen Xsara has manual transmission. 2007 Citroen Xsara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercedes-Benz A will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Citroen Xsara | 2007 Mercedes-Benz A | |
Make | Citroen | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Xsara | A |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 2034 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.2 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1388 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |