Peugeot 406 2002 vs Mercedes C class 2000
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Peugeot 406 is available only with front wheel drive, while Mercedes C class can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.7 - 2.9 | 1.8 - 3.2 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 - 210 HP | 115 - 354 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 - 314 NM | 185 - 540 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 - 13 seconds | 5.2 - 12.1 seconds | |
| In general, Mercedes C class are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Peugeot 406. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 - 10.0 | 6.1 - 11.5 | |
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Peugeot 406 petrol engines consumes on average 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mercedes C class. On average, Peugeot 406 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.60 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Peugeot 406 is 7 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 3 cm wider, while the height of Peugeot 406 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 455 litres | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Peugeot 406 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 406 is 0.7 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class, which means Peugeot 406 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 1`921 kg | ~ 2`010 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`381 kg | ~ 1`462 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 540 kg | ~ 548 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1400 | |
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