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Mercedes A Class vs Peugeot 508 SW comparison

Compare performance (421 HP vs 360 HP), boot space and price (32,600 £ vs 45,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes A Class or Peugeot 508 SW?

Mercedes A Class vs Peugeot 508 SW: Key differences

Mercedes A Class

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  • significantly cheaper
  • moderately more power
  • markedly more electric range
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
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Peugeot 508 SW

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  • markedly more efficient
  • markedly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A Class

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.

Mercedes A Class is significantly cheaper – starting at 32,600 £ , while the Peugeot 508 SW costs 45,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,032 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 508 SW uses 1.7 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Mercedes A Class with 2.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.6 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes A Class offers markedly more range – reaching up to 85 km, about 33 km more than the Peugeot 508 SW.

508 SW

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 offers moderately more power – delivering 421 HP compared to 360 HP. That’s roughly 61 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes A Class is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Peugeot 508 SW takes 5.2 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 508 SW delivers barely more torque with 520 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm more.

A Class

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 is markedly lighter – 1,440 kg compared to 1,846 kg. The difference is around 406 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot 508 SW offers markedly more boot space – 530 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 180 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes A Class carries very slightly more – 485 kg compared to 454 kg. That’s a difference of about 31 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes A Class is decisively ahead 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 £32,600
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

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Mercedes A Class
Peugeot 508 SW

Costs and Consumption
Price
32,600 - 66,500 £
Price
45,600 - 61,800 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
85 km
Electric Range
46 - 52 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
53 - 205 g/km
co2
38 - 45 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
43 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,440 - 1,695 kg
Curb weight
1,846 - 1,967 kg
Trunk capacity
310 - 350 L
Trunk capacity
530 L
Length
-
Length
4,778 mm
Width
1,796 - 1,850 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
1,420 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,780 L
Payload
450 - 485 kg
Payload
373 - 454 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 421 HP
Power HP
180 - 360 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.2 - 8.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
230 - 250 km/h
Torque
200 - 500 Nm
Torque
360 - 520 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Power kW
133 - 265 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
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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