Peugeot 407 2004 vs Mercedes C class 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 315 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Peugeot 407 engine produces 34 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 75 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Peugeot 407 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 407 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Peugeot 407 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that by driving the Peugeot 407 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Peugeot 407 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1200 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1430 km on highway | 1310 km on highway | ||
| 1080 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| Peugeot 407 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Peugeot 407) 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Citroen Xsara Picasso | Used also on Mercedes E klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 407 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.68 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.43 m | |
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Peugeot 407 is larger. Peugeot 407 is 15 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 8 cm wider, while the height of Peugeot 407 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 407 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 407 is 1.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class, which means Peugeot 407 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`020 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Peugeot 407 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mercedes C class, so Peugeot 407 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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