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Ford Mustang Mach-E vs Peugeot 408 comparison

Compare performance (487 HP vs 240 HP), boot space and price (48,400 £ vs 35,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Mustang Mach-E or Peugeot 408?

Ford Mustang Mach-E vs Peugeot 408: Key differences

Ford Mustang Mach-E

3.4 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • visibly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Peugeot 408

4.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • markedly cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Mustang Mach-E

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Peugeot 408 is markedly cheaper – starting at 35,100 £ , while the Ford Mustang Mach-E costs 48,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,311 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Peugeot 408 is noticeably more efficient: consuming 14.7 kWh/100km compared to 17.7 kWh/100km for the Ford Mustang Mach-E. That’s a difference of about 3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Ford Mustang Mach-E offers visibly more range – reaching up to 600 km, about 144 km more than the Peugeot 408.

408

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Ford Mustang Mach-E offers clearly more power – delivering 487 HP compared to 240 HP. That’s roughly 247 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Mustang Mach-E is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Peugeot 408 takes 7.2 s. That’s about 3.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Mustang Mach-E delivers clearly more torque with 950 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 590 Nm more.

Mustang Mach-E

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot 408 is clearly lighter – 1,544 kg compared to 2,161 kg. The difference is around 617 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot 408 carries marginally more – 456 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 6 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Mustang Mach-E is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £48,400
Mustang Mach-E

Ford Mustang Mach-E

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 268 - 487 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17.7 - 21 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 470 - 600 km
Ford Mustang Mach-E
Peugeot 408

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Dimensions and Body

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Ford Mustang Mach-E

The Mustang Mach-E proves an electric SUV can be both playful and practical, with the Mustang name bringing muscle-car charisma to a family-friendly package. It delivers eager performance, a comfortable cabin, and a slick infotainment setup that keeps daily driving fun — and yes, you’ll still get admiring glances at the lights.

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Peugeot 408

The Peugeot 408 blends a coupe-like roofline with practical sensibility, delivering striking looks and a surprisingly airy, premium-feeling cabin. On the road it prefers comfort and poise over manic thrills, making it a smart, stylish choice for buyers who want something a bit different from the usual family hatchback.

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Ford Mustang Mach-E
Peugeot 408

Costs and Consumption

Price
48,400 - 66,900 £
Price
35,100 - 48,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.6 - 5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.7 - 21 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
470 - 600 km
Electric Range
79 - 456 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 114 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,161 - 2,351 kg
Curb weight
1,544 - 1,879 kg
Trunk capacity
519 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,881 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
368 - 450 kg
Payload
371 - 456 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
268 - 487 HP
Power HP
145 - 240 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 6.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.2 - 9.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
525 - 950 Nm
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
197 - 358 kW
Power kW
107 - 176 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, A
Brand
Ford
Brand
Peugeot
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