Mercedes CLS 2004 vs Peugeot 407 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 2.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Double-row timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 272 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLS is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLS engine produces 109 HP more power than Peugeot 407, whereas torque is 130 NM more than Peugeot 407. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLS reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 8.7 | |
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The Peugeot 407 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CLS consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 407, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLS could require 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
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 CLS) 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 450'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes CLS engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Citroen C8, Peugeot 607 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes CLS might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.91 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.40 m | |
| Mercedes CLS is 10 cm longer than the Peugeot 407, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 400 litres | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage capacity. Mercedes CLS has 105 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 407. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLS is 0.5 metres less than that of the Peugeot 407, which means Mercedes CLS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`195 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Mercedes CLS has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 407 has serious deffects in 80 percent more cases than Mercedes CLS, so Mercedes CLS quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 3200 | |
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