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Mercedes B Class vs Peugeot 208 – Which model is better for everyday use?

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes B Class or Peugeot 208?

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 208 has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 20700 £, while the Mercedes B Class costs 33100 £. That’s a price difference of around 12447 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes B Class manages with 2.50 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Peugeot 208 with 4.50 L. The difference is about 2 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Peugeot 208 performs decisively better – achieving up to 432 km, about 349 km more than the Mercedes B 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 B Class has a noticeable edge – offering 238 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 82 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes B Class is evident quicker – completing the sprint in 6.50 s, while the Peugeot 208 takes 8.30 s. That’s about 1.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes B Class performs to a small extent better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Peugeot 208 tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 50 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes B Class pulls distinct stronger with 450 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 180 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, Peugeot 208 is clearly perceptible lighter – 1165 kg compared to 1405 kg. The difference is around 240 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes B Class offers distinct more room – 455 L compared to 352 L. That’s a difference of about 103 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes B Class performs distinct better – up to 1540 L, which is about 377 L more than the Peugeot 208.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes B Class noticeable takes the win – 550 kg compared to 430 kg. That’s a difference of about 120 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Mercedes B Class proves to be leaves the rival little chance and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Mercedes B Class is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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Mercedes B Class

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 238 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.5 - 6.9 L
  • Electric Range : 83 km
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Mercedes B Class

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The Mercedes B-Class is a smart, grown-up compact people carrier that dresses everyday practicality in a near‑premium polish, perfect for buyers who want comfort and a classy badge without the theatrics. It won’t set your pulse racing on a back road, but it will make school runs, commutes and grocery hauls feel pleasantly civilized — a reliable, slightly posh companion for real life.

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Peugeot 208

The Peugeot 208 feels like a city-savvy fox: compact, stylish and surprisingly grown-up, with a cabin that punches above its weight and enough personality to make daily commutes a little less boring. It’s a smart pick for buyers who want chic practicality without the showroom bluster — easy to park, thrifty to run and oddly fun when the road tightens up.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
33100 - 52500 £
Price
20700 - 35200 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 6.9 L
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 5.2 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.1 - 15.4 kWh
Electric Range
83 km
Electric Range
362 - 432 km
Battery Capacity
12.90 kWh
Battery Capacity
46 - 51 kWh
co2
56 - 156 g/km
co2
0 - 117 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L
Fuel tank capacity
44 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
MPV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1405 - 1745 kg
Curb weight
1165 - 1530 kg
Trunk capacity
405 - 455 L
Trunk capacity
309 - 352 L
Length
4419 mm
Length
4055 mm
Width
1796 mm
Width
1745 mm
Height
1562 mm
Height
1430 mm
Max trunk capacity
1440 - 1540 L
Max trunk capacity
1118 - 1163 L
Payload
505 - 550 kg
Payload
380 - 430 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 238 HP
Power HP
101 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 10.9 s
Max Speed
200 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
150 - 200 km/h
Torque
200 - 450 Nm
Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
85 - 175 kW
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
1332 - 1991 cm3
Engine capacity
1199 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2023 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, C
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Peugeot

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What drivetrain options does the Mercedes B Class have?

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

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