2007 Mercedes-Benz ML vs. 2008 Peugeot 407
To start off, 2008 Peugeot 407 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML would be higher. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Peugeot 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Peugeot 407 (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML. (161 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Peugeot 407 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML weights approximately 535 kg more than 2008 Peugeot 407.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML (400 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Peugeot 407. (291 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Peugeot 407.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML | 2008 Peugeot 407 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Peugeot |
| Model | ML | 407 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2685 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 291 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 8.7 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.6 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 66 L |
