Peugeot 508 2023 vs Mercedes C class 2021
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Hybrid | 2.0 Hybrid | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 6.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Peugeot 508 engine produces 24 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Peugeot 508 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 1.5 | 0.8 | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 508 consumes 0.7 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 508 could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| 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 | 360 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1780 litres | 1375 litres | |
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Peugeot 508 has more luggage capacity. Peugeot 508 has 170 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 405 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 508 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`300 kg | 2`655 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`771 kg | 2`045 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 529 kg | 610 kg | |
| Peugeot 508 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 15 procentiem less than Mercedes C class. Therefore, Mercedes C class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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| Average price (€): | no data | 30 200 | |
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