Peugeot 407 2004 vs Mercedes C class 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 117 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 163 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Peugeot 407 engine produces 26 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 57 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Peugeot 407 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 8.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 407 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Peugeot 407 consumes 0.5 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 75 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: | 830 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 710 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes C class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Citroen C5, Citroen Xsara Picasso | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes C class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes C klase 2002 1.8 engine: The most notable issue with this engine is the sticking of exhaust valves due to carbon buildup. Another significant problem is the unreliable timing chain, which can stretch by 100,000 km. Early symptoms of a ... More about Mercedes C klase 2002 1.8 engine | |||
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): | 1`980 | 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 (€): | 1200 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.1/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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