Mercedes C class 2013 vs Peugeot 408 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mercedes C class engine produces 20 HP more power than Peugeot 408, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Peugeot 408. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 5.6 | |
| Mercedes C class consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 408, 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: | 41 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| Peugeot 408 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Peugeot 408) 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: | 4.69 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.51 m | |
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Mercedes C class is smaller. Mercedes C class is 6 cm shorter than the Peugeot 408, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes C class is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 455 litres | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes C class has 25 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 408. The Peugeot 408 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.22 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.020000000000001 metres more than that of the Peugeot 408. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`990 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 28 000 | 30 000 | |
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