Peugeot 408 2012 vs Mercedes C class 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 112 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Peugeot 408 engine produces 24 HP less power than Mercedes C class, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Peugeot 408 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 5.7 | |
| Peugeot 408 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that by driving the Peugeot 408 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 1150 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1460 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes C class 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 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. | |||
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 | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 5600 | |
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