Mercedes C-Class Sedan vs Peugeot 3008 – Which one offers the better deal?

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

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

Peugeot 3008 has a a bit advantage in terms of price – it starts at 35100 £, while the Mercedes C-Class Sedan costs 41200 £. That’s a price difference of around 6024 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 3008 manages with 0.90 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Mercedes C-Class Sedan with 1.60 L. The difference is about 0.70 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Peugeot 3008 performs clearly better – achieving up to 698 km, about 581 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 significantly edge – offering 680 HP compared to 325 HP. That’s roughly 355 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes C-Class Sedan is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 3.40 s, while the Peugeot 3008 takes 6 s. That’s about 2.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes C-Class Sedan performs evident better – reaching 280 km/h, while the Peugeot 3008 tops out at 220 km/h. The difference is around 60 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes C-Class Sedan pulls convincingly stronger with 1020 Nm compared to 511 Nm. That’s about 509 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the Peugeot 3008 is hardly perceptible lighter – 1648 kg compared to 1695 kg. The difference is around 47 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Peugeot 3008 offers slightly more room – 520 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 65 L.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes C-Class Sedan slightly takes the win – 570 kg compared to 467 kg. That’s a difference of about 103 kg.

Our conclusion: The Mercedes C-Class Sedan proves to be shows small but notable strengths and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Mercedes C-Class Sedan is the better all-rounder in this comparison.