Mercedes C class 2000 vs Peugeot 406 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.7 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 129 HP | 117 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 12 HP more power than Peugeot 406, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Peugeot 406. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 7.7 | |
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The Peugeot 406 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes C class consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 406, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes C class could require 255 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 406 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 406) 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: | 4.53 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.41 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes C class is 7 cm shorter than the Peugeot 406, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 430 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 406. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1400 | |
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