Mercedes CLK 2005 vs Peugeot 407 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.2 Petrol | |
| 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: | 163 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
| Mercedes CLK and Peugeot 407 have the same engine power, but Mercedes CLK torque is 20 NM more than Peugeot 407. Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 8.7 | |
| Mercedes CLK consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 407, which means that by driving the Mercedes CLK over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| Peugeot 407 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 407) 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 CLK) 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: | 440'000 km | 380'000 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 CLK engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes SLK | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Citroen C8, Peugeot 607 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes CLK might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes CLK 2005 1.8 engine: The most notable issue with this engine is the sticking of exhaust valves due to carbon buildup. Another significant problem is the unreliable timing chain, which can stretch by 100,000 km. Early symptoms of a ... More about Mercedes CLK 2005 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.65 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.40 m | |
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Mercedes CLK is smaller, but slightly higher. Mercedes CLK is 17 cm shorter than the Peugeot 407, 13 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | 400 litres | |
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Mercedes CLK has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes CLK has 35 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 407. The Peugeot 407 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 | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLK is 0.9 metres less than that of the Peugeot 407, which means Mercedes CLK can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | Peugeot 407 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mercedes CLK, so Peugeot 407 quality could be a bit better. | ||
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 2600 | |
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