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Mercedes A Class Saloon vs Peugeot 3008 comparison

Compare performance (320 HP vs 325 HP), boot space and price (32,700 £ vs 36,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes A Class Saloon or Peugeot 3008?

Mercedes A Class Saloon vs Peugeot 3008: Key differences

Mercedes A Class Saloon

  • somewhat cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter
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Peugeot 3008

3.5 (6 Reviews)
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  • marginally more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • noticeably more trunk space
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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

A Class Saloon

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mercedes A Class Saloon is somewhat cheaper – starting at 32,700 £ , while the Peugeot 3008 costs 36,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,793 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes A Class Saloon uses 0.7 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Peugeot 3008 with 2.4 L/100km. The difference is about 1.7 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Peugeot 3008 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 698 km, about 610 km more than the Mercedes A Class Saloon.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Peugeot 3008 offers marginally more power – delivering 325 HP compared to 320 HP. That’s roughly 5 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes A Class Saloon is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.8 s, while the Peugeot 3008 takes 6 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 3008 delivers somewhat more torque with 511 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 61 Nm more.

A Class Saloon

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes A Class Saloon is moderately lighter – 1,450 kg compared to 1,648 kg. The difference is around 198 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot 3008 offers noticeably more boot space – 520 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 125 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes A Class Saloon carries very slightly more – 490 kg compared to 467 kg. That’s a difference of about 23 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes A Class Saloon 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 £32,700
A Class Saloon

Mercedes A Class Saloon

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 320 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.7 - 8.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 88 km
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Mercedes A Class Saloon

The Mercedes A‑Class Saloon blends compact practicality with premium flair, wrapping a surprisingly spacious interior in a slick, modern package that feels more grown-up than its hatchback sibling. It’s an ideal choice for city drivers who want Mercedes polish and cutting-edge tech without the ostentation of a larger saloon, and it even manages to make the daily commute feel a little bit special.

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Peugeot 3008

The Peugeot 3008 blends striking, modern styling with a comfortable, well-appointed interior that feels more premium than its class. It's practical and composed on the road, with clever storage and driver-focused tech that make it an easy choice for everyday family life or longer, relaxed drives.

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3.5 (6 Reviews)
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Mr willcox
1 May 2026, 18:55:09

Drove it for 2 weeks in france ..it was a beautiful drive..suprisingly smooth around the city of Nantes love the too down view for parking too and it was very compfy

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Cornsldo
24 Feb 2026, 18:10:41

There's no space, the seats are uncomfortable, and it's very loud.

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Agustí Otero Benet
11 Dec 2025, 09:03:17

I'm never buying a Peugeot again in my life — what a shitty car, they break down a lot.

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Mercedes A Class Saloon
Peugeot 3008

Costs and Consumption
Price
32,700 - 55,900 £
Price
36,500 - 52,200 £
Consumption L/100km
0.7 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.9 - 17.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
88 km
Electric Range
81 - 698 km
Battery Capacity
12.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
16 - 184 g/km
co2
0 - 121 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,450 - 1,705 kg
Curb weight
1,648 - 2,266 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 395 L
Trunk capacity
470 - 520 L
Length
4,558 - 4,570 mm
Length
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Width
1,796 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
1,413 - 1,429 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
475 - 490 kg
Payload
432 - 467 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 320 HP
Power HP
145 - 325 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
206 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
200 - 450 Nm
Torque
230 - 511 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
85 - 235 kW
Power kW
107 - 239 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, G, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, B
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Peugeot
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes A Class Saloon have?

The Mercedes A Class Saloon is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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