Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Peugeot 407 and Mercedes C class have the same engine power, but Peugeot 407 torque is 10 NM less than Mercedes C class. Peugeot 407 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.4
9.5
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.
Fuel tank capacity:
66 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
700 km in combined cycle
650 km in combined cycle
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.
Dimensions
Length:
4.68 m
4.53 m
Width:
1.81 m
1.73 m
Height:
1.45 m
1.43 m
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
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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`800
1`500
Safety:
Quality:
Peugeot 407 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes C class has serious deffects in 90 percent more cases than Peugeot 407, so Peugeot 407 quality is probably significantly better
