Citroën Xantia (1993 – 1998) vs Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse and predecessors (1993 – 1997): specs compared
Both offer around 194 hp at most. The Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse and predecessors is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.0 s against 8.2 s. The Citroën Xantia uses less fuel, from 6.2 L/100 km against 6.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,170 kg against 1,250 kg.
| Specification |
Citroën
Xantia
1993 – 1998
|
Mercedes-Benz
C-Klasse and predecessors
1993 – 1997
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Germany |
| Documented years | 1993 – 1998 | 1993 – 1997 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 12 | 21 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 68 – 194 hp | 75 – 197 hp |
| Torque | 121 – 267 Nm | 130 – 280 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.2 – 17.6 s | 8.0 – 21.0 s |
| Top speed | 160 – 230 km/h | 158 – 232 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.2 – 10.9 L/100 km | 6.7 – 10.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,440 mm | 4,488 mm |
| Width | 1,760 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Height | 1,379 mm | 1,415 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,741 mm | 2,690 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,170 – 1,451 kg | 1,250 – 1,415 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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