Mercedes C class 2013 vs Peugeot 508 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 1.6 Hybrid | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 24 HP more power than Peugeot 508, whereas torque is 200 NM more than Peugeot 508. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 43 litres | |
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: | 4.70 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.42 m | |
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Mercedes C class is smaller, but slightly higher. Mercedes C class is 8 cm shorter than the Peugeot 508, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | 530 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 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. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.4 metres more than that of the Peugeot 508. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`235 | 2`290 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 19 200 | 27 400 | |
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