Mercedes E class 1999 vs Peugeot 607 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 197 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 470 NM | 317 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 61 HP more power than Peugeot 607, whereas torque is 153 NM more than Peugeot 607. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 6.7 | |
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The Peugeot 607 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 607, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes E class could require 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 1190 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 607 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 607) 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.46 m | |
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Mercedes E class is smaller. Mercedes E class is 5 cm shorter than the Peugeot 607, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes E class is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 481 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes E class has 39 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 607. The Peugeot 607 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.1 metres less than that of the Peugeot 607. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`160 | 2`115 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 1000 | |
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