Peugeot 406 1999 vs Mercedes C class 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Petrol | 2.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 194 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 267 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
| Peugeot 406 engine produces 24 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 27 NM more than Mercedes C class. Despite the higher power, Peugeot 406 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 10.7 | |
| Peugeot 406 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Peugeot 406 could require 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 570 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 780 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 406 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 406) 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. | |||
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 | no data | |
| 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 (kg): | no data | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1800 | |
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