Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 220dvsPeugeot 408 II 1.6 THP

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205)

C 220d

170 hp2143 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2015-2016
VS

Peugeot 408 II

1.6 THP

167 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2014-2017

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 220d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    228 km/h
    142 mph
  • Most powerful
    170 hp
    127 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Peugeot 408 II 1.6 THP

  • Lightest
    1,415 kg
    3,120 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    118 hp/t
    88 kW/t
    8.5 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    898 km
    558 mi

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 220dPeugeot408 II1.6 THP
Power
170hp127kW
167hp125kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
245Nm181lb-ft
Curb weight
1,560kg3,439lb
1,415kg3,120lb
Gross weight
2,200kg4,850lb
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Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
69.9s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
66.8s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
30.3s
Calculated
37.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
109hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
118hp/t88kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
256Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
173Nm/t116lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
820km510mi
Calculated
898km558mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,143cc131cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
4,686mm184in
4,750mm187in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,820mm72in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,488mm59in
Wheelbase
2,840mm112in
2,730mm107in
Front track
1,588mm63in
1,555mm61in
Rear track
1,570mm62in
1,550mm61in
Ground clearance-
124mm5in
Trunk volume
480L
455L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
41L
53L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 220dPeugeot 408 II 1.6 THPPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 220d: Power / Torque
  • Peugeot 408 II 1.6 THP: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 220d3,000-4,200 rpm1,400-2,800 rpm4,450 rpm
Peugeot408 II1.6 THP6,000 rpm1,400-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 220dPeugeot408 II1.6 THP
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.7 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.3 s
37.6 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
95 mph
149 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 220d
170 hp
127 kW
Peugeot408 II1.6 THP
167 hp
125 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 220d has 3 hp more than Peugeot 408 II 1.6 THP.

The biggest power difference is between Peugeot 408 II 1.6 THP and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 220d: 3 hp (2 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 220d
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Peugeot408 II1.6 THP
245 Nm
181 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 220d
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
Peugeot408 II1.6 THP
1,415 kg
3,120 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 220d
228 km/h
142 mph
Peugeot408 II1.6 THP
215 km/h
134 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 220d7.7 s
Peugeot408 II1.6 THP8.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 220d and Peugeot 408 II 1.6 THP: 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 220d
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Peugeot408 II1.6 THP
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 220d and Peugeot 408 II 1.6 THP: 0.9 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 220d
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
Peugeot408 II1.6 THP
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 220d
820 km
510 mi
Peugeot408 II1.6 THP
898 km
558 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 220d
170 hp
127 kW
7.7 s
228 km/h
142 mph
Peugeot408 II1.6 THP
167 hp
125 kW
8.2 s
215 km/h
134 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 220d
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Peugeot408 II1.6 THP
Power
167 hp
125 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,750 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,488 mm
58.6 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 220d
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Peugeot408 II1.6 THP
Power
167 hp
125 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 220d is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 220d
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
7.7 s
Peugeot408 II1.6 THP
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
8.2 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 220d
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Peugeot408 II1.6 THP
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 220dPeugeot408 II1.6 THP
Power
170 hp
127 kW
167 hp
125 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
245 Nm
181 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
8.2 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
1,415 kg
3,120 lb
Fuel consumption
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,750 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,488 mm
58.6 in
Range score
820 km
510 mi
898 km
558 mi
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 220dPeugeot 408 II 1.6 THP
Consumption5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.75 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.08 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used750 L198 US gal165 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,313 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 220d

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Has 155 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 25 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Peugeot 408 II 1.6 THP

  • Is 145 kg lighter
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 78 km (49 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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