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Mercedes A Class Saloon vs Peugeot 308 comparison

Compare performance (320 HP vs 195 HP), boot space and price (32,700 £ vs 29,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes A Class Saloon or Peugeot 308?

Mercedes A Class Saloon vs Peugeot 308: Key differences

Mercedes A Class Saloon

  • clearly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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Peugeot 308

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  • slightly cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • very slightly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A Class Saloon

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Peugeot 308 is slightly cheaper – starting at 29,200 £ , while the Mercedes A Class Saloon costs 32,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,484 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes A Class Saloon uses 0.7 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Peugeot 308 with 2.3 L/100km. The difference is about 1.6 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Peugeot 308 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 450 km, about 362 km more than the Mercedes A Class Saloon.

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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 Mercedes A Class Saloon offers clearly more power – delivering 320 HP compared to 195 HP. That’s roughly 125 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes A Class Saloon is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.8 s, while the Peugeot 308 takes 7.6 s. That’s about 2.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes A Class Saloon delivers visibly more torque with 450 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 150 Nm more.

A Class Saloon

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes A Class Saloon is barely lighter – 1,450 kg compared to 1,453 kg. The difference is around 3 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot 308 offers very slightly more boot space – 412 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 17 L.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot 308 carries marginally more – 503 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 13 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 308

The Peugeot 308 brings a sleek, feline profile and an unexpectedly upscale cabin, with clever packaging and materials that feel a touch more premium than you might expect. It’s composed on the road, easy to live with for daily life, and a smart choice if you want a stylish hatch that still behaves when the road gets interesting.

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Mercedes A Class Saloon
Peugeot 308

Costs and Consumption
Price
32,700 - 55,900 £
Price
29,200 - 42,600 £
Consumption L/100km
0.7 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
88 km
Electric Range
81 - 450 km
Battery Capacity
12.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
16 - 184 g/km
co2
0 - 133 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,450 - 1,705 kg
Curb weight
1,453 - 1,749 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 395 L
Trunk capacity
314 - 412 L
Length
4,558 - 4,570 mm
Length
-
Width
1,796 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
1,413 - 1,429 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
475 - 490 kg
Payload
430 - 503 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 320 HP
Power HP
131 - 195 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
206 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
200 - 450 Nm
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
85 - 235 kW
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, G, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
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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