A lot of these types of comparisons done with distribution provided packages aren't really ever comparing what they think they are. KDE has a TON of components which can be optionally compiled/installed(like baloo or the PIM), which are not essential and offer features far beyond what a regular XFCE install will provide(and which most non-corporate users don't want). In addition there are lots of different flags and ways to compile each of these environments(and their related libraries) that can make all of them much leaner if that is the goal.A fairer comparison would be to look at the most minimal install with similar compilation flags, or look at only what applications it would take to achieve some goal and compile and install only those parts needed to perform it using the desktop environment's applications.
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