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Mercedes A Class vs Peugeot 308 comparison

Compare performance (421 HP vs 195 HP), boot space and price (32,600 £ vs 29,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes A Class or Peugeot 308?

Mercedes A Class vs Peugeot 308: Key differences

Mercedes A Class

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  • significantly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
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Peugeot 308

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  • somewhat cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • slightly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Peugeot 308 is somewhat cheaper – starting at 29,200 £ , while the Mercedes A Class costs 32,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,331 £.

Both cars consume an average of 2.3 L/100km – no difference here.

As for electric range, the Peugeot 308 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 450 km, about 365 km more than the Mercedes A Class.

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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 Mercedes A Class offers significantly more power – delivering 421 HP compared to 195 HP. That’s roughly 226 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes A Class is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Peugeot 308 takes 7.6 s. That’s about 3.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes A Class delivers clearly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm more.

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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 very slightly lighter – 1,440 kg compared to 1,453 kg. The difference is around 13 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot 308 offers slightly more boot space – 412 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 62 L.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot 308 carries very slightly more – 503 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 18 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes A Class stands out in the key areas 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.

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A Class

Mercedes A Class

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 421 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.3 - 9 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 85 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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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
32,600 - 66,500 £
Price
29,200 - 42,600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 9 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
85 km
Electric Range
81 - 450 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
53 - 205 g/km
co2
0 - 133 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,440 - 1,695 kg
Curb weight
1,453 - 1,749 kg
Trunk capacity
310 - 350 L
Trunk capacity
314 - 412 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,796 - 1,850 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
450 - 485 kg
Payload
430 - 503 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
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 - 421 HP
Power HP
131 - 195 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
200 - 500 Nm
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
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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