Mercedes E class 2003 vs Peugeot 407 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 41 HP more power than Peugeot 407, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Peugeot 407. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 407 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 407, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes E class could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 407. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1320 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 E 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 520'000 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 Peugeot 407 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 308, Citroen C5, Citroen C4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 407 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Peugeot 407 2004 2.0 engine: The 2.0 HDI (DW10BTED4) engine is reliable and durable, with few issues in its mechanical components, but it does have some recurring problems. Early models featured a short camshaft timing chain that was prone to ... More about Peugeot 407 2004 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.49 m | |
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Mercedes E class is larger. Mercedes E class is 9 cm longer than the Peugeot 407, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes E class is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 690 litres | 407 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1950 litres | 1365 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 283 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 407. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes E class (by 585 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.6 metres less than that of the Peugeot 407, which means Mercedes E class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`405 | 2`183 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 407 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 1400 | |
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