Peugeot 607 2005 vs Mercedes E class 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
| Peugeot 607 engine produces 14 HP more power than Mercedes E class, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, Peugeot 607 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 7.2 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 607 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Peugeot 607 could require 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| Peugeot 607 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 607) 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 E 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: | 4.87 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Peugeot 607 is 5 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 2 cm wider, while the height of Peugeot 607 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 481 litres | 540 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Peugeot 607 has 59 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. This could mean that the Peugeot 607 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`205 | 2`240 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 5800 | |
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