Peugeot 508 2018 vs Mercedes A class 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 225 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 8 seconds | |
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Peugeot 508 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 508 engine produces 62 HP more power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Mercedes A class. Thanks to more power Peugeot 508 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 43 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Peugeot 308 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes B klase, Mercedes CLA, Mercedes GLA | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes A class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Peugeot 508 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.75 m | 4.45 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.44 m | |
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Peugeot 508 is larger, but slightly lower. Peugeot 508 is 31 cm longer than the Mercedes A class, 6 cm wider, while the height of Peugeot 508 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 487 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1537 litres | 370 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 23 200 | 30 000 | |
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