Peugeot 408 2014 vs Mercedes C class 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 139 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 172 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
| Peugeot 408 engine produces 17 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 58 NM less than Mercedes C class. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 7.6 | |
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The Peugeot 408 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 408 consumes 1.7 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 255 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Citroen C4 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes C class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes C klase 2007 1.8 engine: The most notable issue with this engine is the sticking of exhaust valves due to carbon buildup. Another significant problem is the unreliable timing chain, which can stretch by 100,000 km. Early symptoms of a ... More about Mercedes C klase 2007 1.8 engine | |||
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 | 10.8 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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