Peugeot 505 (1979 – 1992) vs Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse T-Modell (1978 – 1986): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse T-Modell is the more powerful of the two, with up to 185 hp against 170 hp. The Peugeot 505 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.4 s against 9.4 s. It uses less fuel, from 7.3 L/100 km against 8.9 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,204 kg against 1,480 kg. At 4,765 mm, the Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse T-Modell is 185 mm longer than the Peugeot 505.
| Specification |
Peugeot
505
1979 – 1992
|
Mercedes-Benz
E-Klasse T-Modell
1978 – 1986
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Germany |
| Documented years | 1979 – 1992 | 1978 – 1986 |
| Body style | — | T-modell · Estate / wagon |
| Variants | 8 | 7 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 70 – 170 hp | 72 – 185 hp |
| Torque | 132 – 265 Nm | 137 – 260 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.4 – 20.2 s | 9.4 – 15.0 s |
| Top speed | 142 – 210 km/h | 145 – 212 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.3 – 10.2 L/100 km | 8.9 – 12.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,580 mm | 4,724 – 4,765 mm |
| Width | 1,740 mm | 1,740 – 1,786 mm |
| Height | 1,440 – 1,450 mm | 1,445 – 1,471 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,741 mm | 2,794 – 2,799 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,204 – 1,345 kg | 1,480 – 1,670 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.