Peugeot 408 2012 vs Mercedes C class 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Peugeot 408 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 408 engine produces 6 HP less power than Mercedes C class, but torque is 10 NM more than Mercedes C class. Despite less power, Peugeot 408 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 7.7 | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 408 consumes 2.2 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 408 could require 330 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 530 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 640 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes C class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Peugeot 408) 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: | 300'000 km | 420'000 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: | 6 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Peugeot 308 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.45 m | |
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Peugeot 408 is larger. Peugeot 408 is 12 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 3 cm wider, while the height of Peugeot 408 is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 475 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Peugeot 408 has 20 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes C class. This could mean that the Peugeot 408 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.84 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 408 is 0.039999999999999 metres less than that of the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 5600 | |
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