Peugeot 406 2000 vs Mercedes C class 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Petrol | 2.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 210 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 285 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
| Peugeot 406 engine produces 40 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 45 NM more than Mercedes C class. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 10.7 | |
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The Peugeot 406 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 406 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that by driving the Peugeot 406 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 570 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 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): | 1`995 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1600 | |
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