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Mercedes A Class vs Peugeot 3008 comparison

Compare performance (421 HP vs 325 HP), boot space and price (32,600 £ vs 35,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes A Class or Peugeot 3008?

Mercedes A Class vs Peugeot 3008: Key differences

Mercedes A Class

  • very slightly cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
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Peugeot 3008

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  • significantly 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

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes A Class is very slightly cheaper – starting at 32,600 £ , while the Peugeot 3008 costs 35,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,574 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes A Class uses 2.3 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Peugeot 3008 with 2.4 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Peugeot 3008 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 698 km, about 613 km more than the Mercedes A Class.

3008

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 Mercedes A Class offers visibly more power – delivering 421 HP compared to 325 HP. That’s roughly 96 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes A Class is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Peugeot 3008 takes 6 s. That’s about 2.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes A Class is slightly faster – reaching 225 km/h, while the Peugeot 3008 tops out at 201 km/h. The difference is around 24 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 3008 delivers very slightly more torque with 511 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 11 Nm more.

A Class

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 is slightly lighter – 1,440 kg compared to 1,648 kg. The difference is around 208 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot 3008 offers noticeably more boot space – 520 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 170 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Peugeot 3008 offers clearly more capacity – up to 1,480 L, about 355 L more than the Mercedes A Class.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes A Class carries marginally more – 485 kg compared to 467 kg. That’s a difference of about 18 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 3008 holds a decisive overall lead 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 £35,100
3008

Peugeot 3008

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 145 - 325 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.4 - 5.4 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.9 - 17.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 81 - 698 km
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Mercedes A Class

The Mercedes A‑Class arrives as a compact charmer that dresses premium materials and a cockpit full of screens in a tidy, city-friendly package, delivering surprising agility and poise. For buyers who want a luxury badge, clever tech and a car that's equally happy in tight streets or on a spirited country run, the A‑Class offers a grown-up feel with a cheeky streak.

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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
Peugeot 3008

Costs and Consumption
Price
32,600 - 66,500 £
Price
35,100 - 52,000 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.9 - 17.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
85 km
Electric Range
81 - 698 km
Battery Capacity
12.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
0.4 - 96.9 kWh
co2
53 - 205 g/km
co2
0 - 121 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
35 L
Fuel tank capacity
55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,440 - 1,695 kg
Curb weight
1,648 - 2,266 kg
Trunk capacity
310 - 350 L
Trunk capacity
470 - 520 L
Length
4,428 mm
Length
4,542 mm
Width
1,796 - 1,850 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
1,423 mm
Height
1,641 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,125 L
Max trunk capacity
1,430 - 1,480 L
Payload
450 - 485 kg
Payload
432 - 467 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
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 - 421 HP
Power HP
145 - 325 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
225 km/h
Max Speed
170 - 201 km/h
Torque
200 - 500 Nm
Torque
230 - 511 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
85 - 310 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, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, B
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Peugeot
Is the Mercedes A Class offered with different drivetrains?

The Mercedes A Class is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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