Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse Cabriolet and predecessors (1998 – 2000) vs Citroën Xantia (1998 – 2001): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse Cabriolet and predecessors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 218 hp against 196 hp. It has the higher top speed: 237 km/h against 230 km/h. The Citroën Xantia uses less fuel, from 5.5 L/100 km against 9.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,220 kg against 1,450 kg.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
E-Klasse Cabriolet and predecessors
1998 – 2000
|
Citroën
Xantia
1998 – 2001
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | France |
| Documented years | 1998 – 2000 | 1998 – 2001 |
| Body style | Convertible | — |
| Variants | 5 | 11 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 136 – 218 hp | 75 – 194 hp |
| Torque | 190 – 308 Nm | 135 – 268 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.3 – 12.8 s | 8.2 – 17.6 s |
| Top speed | 200 – 237 km/h | 162 – 230 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.4 – 10.6 L/100 km | 5.5 – 10.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,569 mm | 4,521 mm |
| Width | 1,720 mm | 1,760 mm |
| Height | 1,379 mm | 1,379 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,690 mm | 2,741 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,450 – 1,620 kg | 1,220 – 1,443 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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