Peugeot 408 2017 vs Mercedes C class 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 114 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 254 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 6.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Peugeot 408 engine produces 117 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 246 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Peugeot 408 reaches 100 km/h speed 5.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 4.0 | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 408 consumes 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1220 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 1330 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| 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 | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.44 m | |
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Peugeot 408 is larger. Peugeot 408 is 2 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, width is practically the same , while the height of Peugeot 408 is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 480 litres | |
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Peugeot 408 has more luggage capacity. Peugeot 408 has 80 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.22 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 408 is 0.020000000000001 metres less than that of the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`805 | 2`195 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 23 600 | 25 400 | |
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