Mercedes C class 2011 vs Peugeot 308 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | 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: | 136 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 254 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 13.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 36 HP more power than Peugeot 308, whereas torque is 106 NM more than Peugeot 308. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 3.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 3.5 | |
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The Peugeot 308 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes C class consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 308, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes C class could require 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1370 km in combined cycle | 1510 km in combined cycle | |
| 1600 km on highway | 1700 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 308 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 308) 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 330'000 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 C class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Citroen C3, Peugeot 2008, Citroen C4, Opel Crossland | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Mercedes C klase 2011 2.1 engine: The Mercedes-Benz OM651 is a 1.8–2.2-liter diesel engine used in models such as the 180 CDI and 200 CDI. It is known for good efficiency and strong durability, and well-maintained engines often exceed 400,000–500,000 km. The design includes a cast-iron cylinder block, an aluminum 16-valve cylinder head with hydraulic lifters, and a combined timing drive that ... More about Mercedes C klase 2011 2.1 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.61 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.47 m | |
| Mercedes C class is 2 cm longer than the Peugeot 308, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 485 litres | 610 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1500 litres | 1660 litres | |
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Peugeot 308 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes C class has 125 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 308. This could mean that the Mercedes C class uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Peugeot 308 (by 160 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.4 metres less than that of the Peugeot 308. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`155 | 1`880 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 308 has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7600 | 5400 | |
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