Peugeot 308 2014 vs Mercedes C class 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 254 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.5 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Peugeot 308 engine produces 36 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 106 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Peugeot 308 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.5 | 4.8 | |
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The Peugeot 308 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 308 consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that by driving the Peugeot 308 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1510 km in combined cycle | 1370 km in combined cycle | |
| 1700 km on highway | 1600 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 308 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Peugeot 308) 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 390'000 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 C class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Citroen C3, Peugeot 2008, Citroen C4, Opel Crossland | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Mercedes C klase 2011 2.1 engine: The Mercedes-Benz OM651 is a 1.8–2.2-liter diesel engine used in models such as the 180 CDI and 200 CDI. It is known for good efficiency and strong durability, and well-maintained engines often exceed 400,000–500,000 km. The design includes a cast-iron cylinder block, an aluminum 16-valve cylinder head with hydraulic lifters, and a combined timing drive that ... More about Mercedes C klase 2011 2.1 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.59 m | 4.61 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.46 m | |
| Peugeot 308 is 2 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 4 cm wider, while the height of Peugeot 308 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 610 litres | 485 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1660 litres | 1500 litres | |
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Peugeot 308 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Peugeot 308 has 125 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes C class. The Mercedes C class may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Peugeot 308 (by 160 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 308 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`880 | 2`155 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 308 has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 7600 | |
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