Peugeot 407 2008 vs Mercedes CLK 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 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: | 163 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
| Peugeot 407 and Mercedes CLK have the same engine power, but Peugeot 407 torque is 20 NM less than Mercedes CLK. Peugeot 407 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 8.4 | |
| Peugeot 407 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Peugeot 407 could require 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 730 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 CLK) 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: | 380'000 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 CLK engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Citroen C8, Peugeot 607 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, 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 CLK might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes CLK 2005 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 CLK 2005 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.65 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.41 m | |
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Peugeot 407 is larger, but slightly lower. Peugeot 407 is 17 cm longer than the Mercedes CLK, 13 cm wider, while the height of Peugeot 407 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 400 litres | 435 litres | |
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Mercedes CLK has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Peugeot 407 has 35 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLK. This could mean that the Peugeot 407 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 407 is 0.9 metres more than that of the Mercedes CLK, which means Peugeot 407 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`940 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | Peugeot 407 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mercedes CLK, so Peugeot 407 quality could be a bit better. | ||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 4800 | |
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