Mercedes CLK 2005 vs Peugeot 407 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.7 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Peugeot 407 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLK engine produces 54 HP less power than Peugeot 407, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Peugeot 407. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 8.5 | |
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The Mercedes CLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CLK consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 407, which means that by driving the Mercedes CLK over 15,000 km in a year you can save 255 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| Mercedes CLK gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Peugeot 407) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes CLK) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.65 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.40 m | |
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Mercedes CLK is smaller, but slightly higher. Mercedes CLK is 17 cm shorter than the Peugeot 407, 13 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | 400 litres | |
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Mercedes CLK has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes CLK has 35 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 407. The Peugeot 407 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLK is 0.9 metres less than that of the Peugeot 407, which means Mercedes CLK can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`130 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Mercedes CLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 407 has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Mercedes CLK, so Mercedes CLK quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 3200 | |
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