Peugeot 407 2005 vs Mercedes CLS 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Diesel | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Peugeot 407) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Mercedes CLS) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 292 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 365 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 6.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLS is a more dynamic driving. Peugeot 407 engine produces 88 HP less power than Mercedes CLS, but torque is 75 NM more than Mercedes CLS. Due to the lower power, Peugeot 407 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 9.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 10.7 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 407 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Peugeot 407 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS, which means that by driving the Peugeot 407 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Peugeot 407 consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1240 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Mercedes E 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 | 4.91 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.40 m | |
| Peugeot 407 is 9 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLS, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| 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`060 | 2`195 | |
| 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 (€): | 2000 | 6000 | |
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