Peugeot 407 2005 vs Mercedes CLK 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 211 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 7.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLK is a more dynamic driving. Peugeot 407 engine produces 20 HP less power than Mercedes CLK, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Mercedes CLK. Due to the lower power, Peugeot 407 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.2 | 9.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.9 l/100km | 9.8 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Peugeot 407 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Peugeot 407 could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Peugeot 407 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 610 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
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. | |||
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`020 | 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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