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Mercedes A-Class vs Peugeot 308 SW – Which car suits you better?

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Mercedes A-Class or Peugeot 308 SW fits your lifestyle better.

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Peugeot 308 SW has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 30100 £, while the Mercedes A-Class costs 32300 £. That’s a price difference of around 2142 £.

Both cars consume an average of 2.30 L per 100 km – no difference here.

As for range, the Peugeot 308 SW performs significantly better – achieving up to 410 km, about 325 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 has a distinct edge – offering 320 HP compared to 195 HP. That’s roughly 125 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes A-Class is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.70 s, while the Peugeot 308 SW takes 7.70 s. That’s about 3 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes A-Class performs minimal better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Peugeot 308 SW tops out at 225 km/h. The difference is around 25 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes A-Class pulls distinct stronger with 450 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 150 Nm difference.

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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 curb weight, Mercedes A-Class is barely noticeable lighter – 1440 kg compared to 1484 kg. The difference is around 44 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Peugeot 308 SW offers clearly perceptible more room – 551 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 201 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Peugeot 308 SW performs slightly better – up to 1483 L, which is about 293 L more than the Mercedes A-Class.

When it comes to payload, Peugeot 308 SW barely noticeable takes the win – 508 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 23 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Mercedes A-Class proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Mercedes A-Class is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £32,300
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Mercedes A-Class

  • 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 : 2.3 - 8.3 L
  • 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 SW

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The Peugeot 308 SW blends French flair with estate practicality, dressing up daily chores in a surprisingly handsome package. Inside it's cleverly laid out and comfortable, and the composed, entertaining drive makes family duty feel a little less like a chore.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
32300 - 55600 £
Price
30100 - 43800 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 8.3 L
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.20 kWh
Electric Range
85 km
Electric Range
78 - 410 km
Battery Capacity
12.90 kWh
Battery Capacity
0.40 kWh
co2
53 - 188 g/km
co2
0 - 130 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1440 - 1695 kg
Curb weight
1484 - 1783 kg
Trunk capacity
310 - 350 L
Trunk capacity
467 - 551 L
Length
4428 - 4447 mm
Length
4636 mm
Width
1796 mm
Width
1852 mm
Height
1407 - 1423 mm
Height
1438 mm
Max trunk capacity
1125 - 1190 L
Max trunk capacity
1402 - 1483 L
Payload
475 - 485 kg
Payload
417 - 508 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
4.7 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.9 s
Max Speed
202 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
170 - 225 km/h
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
1332 - 1991 cm3
Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Peugeot

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Is the Mercedes A-Class offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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