Peugeot 407 2006 vs Mercedes C class 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
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Peugeot 407 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 407 engine produces 55 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 120 NM more than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power Peugeot 407 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 6.1 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1080 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1320 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 1030 km with real consumption | ||
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: | 4 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Peugeot 607 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes Vito | |
| 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. | |||
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`125 | 1`500 | |
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| Quality: | Peugeot 407 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes C class has serious deffects in 75 percent more cases than Peugeot 407, so Peugeot 407 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.1/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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