Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors (1953 – 1962) vs Citroën DS (1955 – 1975): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 80 hp against 71 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 19.0 s against 21.2 s. It has the higher top speed: 146 km/h against 140 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,150 kg against 1,215 kg. At 4,811 mm, the Citroën DS is 310 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors. The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors dates from 1953 – 1962, the Citroën DS from 1955 – 1975.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
E-Klasse and predecessors
1953 – 1962
|
Citroën
DS
1955 – 1975
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | France |
| Documented years | 1953 – 1962 | 1955 – 1975 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 11 | 1 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 44 – 80 hp | 71 hp |
| Torque | 102 – 148 Nm | — |
| 0–100 km/h | 19.0 – 39.0 s | 21.2 s |
| Top speed | 109 – 146 km/h | 140 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.3 – 11.0 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,460 – 4,501 mm | 4,811 mm |
| Width | 1,740 mm | 1,791 mm |
| Height | 1,560 mm | 1,471 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 3,124 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,150 – 1,210 kg | 1,215 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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