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:
147 - 314 NM
185 - 540 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
8 - 14.7 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 - 11.0
6.1 - 11.5
Peugeot 406 petrol engines consumes on average 1 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!
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
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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.