Mercedes E class 2013 vs Peugeot 508 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| 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: | 170 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 50 HP more power than Peugeot 508, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Peugeot 508. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 3.9 | |
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The Peugeot 508 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 508, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes E class could require 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 1840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1430 km on highway | 2000 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 508 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 508) 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: | 350'000 km | 300'000 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 E class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C4, Peugeot 3008, Citroen Berlingo, Opel Grandland | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes E class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes E 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: | 4.88 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class is 5 cm longer than the Peugeot 508, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes E class is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 515 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 25 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 508. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 12.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 1 metres less than that of the Peugeot 508, which means Mercedes E class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`300 | 2`045 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 16 800 | 8800 | |
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