Peugeot 407 2005 vs Mercedes CLK 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Diesel | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 7.4 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 140 NM more than Mercedes CLK. Due to the lower power, Peugeot 407 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 9.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 9.8 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 407 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Peugeot 407 consumes 0.7 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 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Peugeot 407 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 740 km with real consumption | 630 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: | 350'000 km | 420'000 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: | 6 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 6 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. | |||
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): | 2`060 | 2`035 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Mercedes CLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 407 has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Mercedes CLK, so Mercedes CLK quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 4800 | |
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