Peugeot 407 2005 vs Mercedes CLK 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Diesel | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Peugeot 407 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 407 engine produces 41 HP more power than Mercedes CLK, whereas torque is 200 NM more than Mercedes CLK. Thanks to more power Peugeot 407 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 8.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
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By specification Peugeot 407 consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Peugeot 407 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1240 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 720 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 | 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: | 6 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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 2002 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 2002 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.64 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 18 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`010 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Mercedes CLK has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Peugeot 407, so Mercedes CLK quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 3000 | |
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