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Mercedes C Class Wagon vs Peugeot 208 comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (42,600 £ vs 21,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes C Class Wagon or Peugeot 208?

Mercedes C Class Wagon vs Peugeot 208: Key differences

Mercedes C Class Wagon

  • significantly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Peugeot 208

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  • considerably cheaper
  • barely more efficient
  • considerably lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

C Class Wagon

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Peugeot 208 is considerably cheaper – starting at 21,000 £ , while the Mercedes C Class Wagon costs 42,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,618 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 208 uses 4.5 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Mercedes C Class Wagon with 4.7 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

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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 C Class Wagon offers significantly more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 132 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes C Class Wagon is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.8 s, while the Peugeot 208 takes 8.3 s. That’s about 2.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes C Class Wagon delivers considerably more torque with 550 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 280 Nm more.

C Class Wagon

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot 208 is considerably lighter – 1,165 kg compared to 1,755 kg. The difference is around 590 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes C Class Wagon carries clearly more – 565 kg compared to 430 kg. That’s a difference of about 135 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes C Class Wagon is narrowly 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 £42,600
C Class Wagon

Mercedes C Class Wagon

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 186 - 288 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.7 - 6.9 L/100km
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Mercedes C Class Wagon

The Mercedes C-Class wagon dresses Mercedes refinement in a sensible, practical package, marrying a sleek estate silhouette with a plush, high-quality cabin that feels more premium than its badge implies. It quietly soaks up motorway miles and cartloads of family kit with composed handling and effortless comfort — a clever alternative to an SUV for buyers who still like to steer.

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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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Labbe
21 Dec 2025, 15:16:45

Fuel consumption stated in the article — misleading. In town, on the highway, at least 7 L/100 km.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
42,600 - 67,200 £
Price
21,000 - 33,200 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.1 - 15.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
363 - 432 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
123 - 157 g/km
co2
0 - 116 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,755 - 1,940 kg
Curb weight
1,165 - 1,530 kg
Trunk capacity
490 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
-
Length
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Width
1,820 mm
Width
1,745 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
460 - 565 kg
Payload
380 - 430 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
186 - 288 HP
Power HP
101 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 10.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 550 Nm
Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
137 - 212 kW
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A, D
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Peugeot
Is the Mercedes C Class Wagon offered with different drivetrains?

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

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