Peugeot 408 Fastback (2026 – present) vs Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse and predecessors (2026 – present): specs compared
The Peugeot 408 Fastback is the more powerful of the two, with up to 237 hp against 218 hp. The Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse and predecessors is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.1 s against 7.5 s. At 4,765 mm, the Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse and predecessors is 79 mm longer than the Peugeot 408 Fastback.
| Specification |
Peugeot
408 Fastback
2026 – present
|
Mercedes-Benz
C-Klasse and predecessors
2026 – present
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Germany |
| Documented years | 2026 – present | 2026 – present |
| Body style | Fastback · Coupé | — |
| Variants | 3 | 6 |
| Fuel | Hybrid, Electric | Hybrid |
| Drive | FWD | RWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | — | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 143 – 237 hp | 163 – 218 hp |
| Torque | — | 250 – 440 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.5 – 9.4 s | 7.1 – 8.5 s |
| Top speed | — | 229 – 248 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 4.4 – 6.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,686 mm | 4,765 mm |
| Width | 1,849 mm | 1,821 mm |
| Height | 1,496 mm | 1,438 mm |
| Wheelbase | — | 2,865 mm |
| Curb weight | — | 1,630 – 1,775 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.