Peugeot 407 2007 vs Mercedes CLK 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLK is a more dynamic driving. Peugeot 407 engine produces 27 HP less power than Mercedes CLK, but torque is 80 NM more than Mercedes CLK. Due to the lower power, Peugeot 407 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 407 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Peugeot 407 consumes 2.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK, which means that by driving the Peugeot 407 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 360 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Peugeot 407 consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1130 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km with real consumption | 710 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 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: | 520'000 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 Peugeot 407 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 308, Citroen C5, Citroen C4 | 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. Peugeot 407 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Peugeot 407 2007 2.0 engine: The 2.0 HDI (DW10BTED4) engine is reliable and durable, with few issues in its mechanical components, but it does have some recurring problems. Early models featured a short camshaft timing chain that was prone to ... More about Peugeot 407 2007 2.0 engine 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): | no data | 2`010 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Mercedes CLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 407 has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Mercedes CLK, so Mercedes CLK quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 4800 | |
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