Peugeot 604 (1975 – 1986) vs Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors (1975 – 1985): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 185 hp against 155 hp. The Peugeot 604 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.7 s against 9.9 s. The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors has the higher top speed: 200 km/h against 190 km/h. The Peugeot 604 uses less fuel, from 7.9 L/100 km against 8.9 L/100 km.
| Specification |
Peugeot
604
1975 – 1986
|
Mercedes-Benz
E-Klasse and predecessors
1975 – 1985
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Germany |
| Documented years | 1975 – 1986 | 1975 – 1985 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 5 | 9 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 80 – 155 hp | 60 – 185 hp |
| Torque | 184 – 234 Nm | 113 – 240 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.7 – 17.5 s | 9.9 – 27.4 s |
| Top speed | 157 – 190 km/h | 135 – 200 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.9 – 12.1 L/100 km | 8.9 – 12.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,719 mm | 4,724 mm |
| Width | 1,781 mm | 1,786 mm |
| Height | 1,440 mm | 1,438 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,799 mm | 2,794 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,369 – 1,460 kg | 1,360 – 1,620 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.