Peugeot 407 2008 vs Mercedes CLS 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 540 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 7 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLS is a more dynamic driving. Peugeot 407 engine produces 20 HP less power than Mercedes CLS, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Mercedes CLS. Due to the lower power, Peugeot 407 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 7.6 | |
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The Mercedes CLS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 407 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Peugeot 407 could require 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 1350 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes CLS 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 CLS) 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: | 6 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes CLS might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.43 m | |
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Peugeot 407 is smaller. Peugeot 407 is 11 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLS, width is practically the same , while the height of Peugeot 407 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 400 litres | 505 litres | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage space. Peugeot 407 has 105 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 407 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Mercedes CLS, which means Peugeot 407 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`130 | 2`280 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Mercedes CLS has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 407 has serious deffects in 80 percent more cases than Mercedes CLS, so Mercedes CLS quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 9000 | |
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