Peugeot 408 2014 vs Mercedes C class 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
| Peugeot 408 engine produces 20 HP less power than Mercedes C class, the torque is the same for both cars. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 7.7 | |
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The Peugeot 408 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 408 consumes 2.5 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 375 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| Peugeot 408 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: | 4.75 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.45 m | |
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Peugeot 408 is larger. Peugeot 408 is 17 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 3 cm wider, while the height of Peugeot 408 is 4 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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