Mercedes C class 2021 vs Peugeot 508 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 265 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 550 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.8 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 135 HP more power than Peugeot 508, whereas torque is 250 NM more than Peugeot 508. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 4.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 3.9 | |
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The Peugeot 508 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes C class consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 508, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes C class could require 285 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 1410 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 1570 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 508 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Peugeot 508) 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 C class) 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: | 4.75 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.42 m | |
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Mercedes C class is smaller, but higher. Mercedes C class is 3 cm shorter than the Peugeot 508, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | 530 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1510 litres | 1780 litres | |
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Peugeot 508 has more luggage space. Mercedes C class has 40 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 508. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Peugeot 508 (by 270 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.2 metres less than that of the Peugeot 508. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`400 kg | 2`043 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`760 kg | 1`430 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 640 kg | 613 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 30 000 | 18 800 | |
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