Peugeot 508 2018 vs Mercedes C class 2021
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 265 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 550 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 5.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Peugeot 508 engine produces 135 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 250 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Peugeot 508 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.9 | 5.8 | |
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The Peugeot 508 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 508 consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that by driving the Peugeot 508 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 285 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1410 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 1570 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 508 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 508) 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: | 4.78 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.47 m | |
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Peugeot 508 is larger, but lower. Peugeot 508 is 3 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 4 cm wider, while the height of Peugeot 508 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 490 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1780 litres | 1510 litres | |
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Peugeot 508 has more luggage capacity. Peugeot 508 has 40 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes C class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Peugeot 508 (by 270 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 508 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`043 kg | 2`400 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`430 kg | 1`760 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 613 kg | 640 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 17 200 | 29 800 | |
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