Mercedes C-Class Sedan vs Peugeot 2008 – Performance, range & efficiency compared

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

Costs and Efficiency: Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Peugeot 2008 has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 24500 £, while the Mercedes C-Class Sedan costs 41200 £. That’s a price difference of around 16704 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes C-Class Sedan manages with 1.60 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Peugeot 2008 with 5 L. The difference is about 3.40 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Peugeot 2008 performs convincingly better – achieving up to 406 km, about 289 km more than the Mercedes C-Class Sedan.

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 C-Class Sedan has a clearly edge – offering 680 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 524 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes C-Class Sedan is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.40 s, while the Peugeot 2008 takes 8.30 s. That’s about 4.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes C-Class Sedan performs distinct better – reaching 280 km/h, while the Peugeot 2008 tops out at 206 km/h. The difference is around 74 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes C-Class Sedan pulls decisively stronger with 1020 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 750 Nm difference.

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, the Peugeot 2008 is noticeable lighter – 1263 kg compared to 1695 kg. The difference is around 432 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes C-Class Sedan offers slight more room – 455 L compared to 434 L. That’s a difference of about 21 L.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes C-Class Sedan to a small extent takes the win – 570 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 110 kg.

Our conclusion: The Mercedes C-Class Sedan proves to be leaves the rival little chance and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Mercedes C-Class Sedan is the better all-rounder in this comparison.