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 | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 315 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Peugeot 407 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 407 engine produces 27 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 55 NM more than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power Peugeot 407 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Peugeot 407 consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Peugeot 407 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1080 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1320 km on highway | 1310 km on highway | ||
| 980 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 560'000 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: | 4 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Peugeot 607 | 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. 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 (€): | 1600 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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