Mercedes C class 2000 vs Peugeot 406 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 12.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 5 HP more power than Peugeot 406, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 6.5 | |
| Mercedes C class consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 1370 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: | 455 litres | 430 litres | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Peugeot 406 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.7 metres less than that of the Peugeot 406, which means Mercedes C class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`985 kg | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1000 | |
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