Mercedes C class 2013 vs Peugeot 408 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 114 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 254 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 56 HP more power than Peugeot 408, whereas torque is 146 NM more than Peugeot 408. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 3.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 4.9 | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes C class consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 408, which means that by driving the Mercedes C class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1330 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 408 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 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. | |||
| Mercedes C klase 2013 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.70 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 2 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 | 560 litres | |
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Peugeot 408 has more luggage space. Mercedes C class has 80 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 408. | |||
| 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): | 2`135 | 1`805 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 27 200 | 23 800 | |
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