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Mercedes C Class Wagon vs Peugeot 308 SW comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 195 HP), boot space and price (42,600 £ vs 30,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes C Class Wagon or Peugeot 308 SW?

Mercedes C Class Wagon vs Peugeot 308 SW: Key differences

Mercedes C Class Wagon

  • visibly more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Peugeot 308 SW

4.5 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • somewhat lighter
  • slightly more trunk space
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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:

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

Peugeot 308 SW is substantially cheaper – starting at 30,100 £ , while the Mercedes C Class Wagon costs 42,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,480 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 308 SW uses 2.3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mercedes C Class Wagon with 4.7 L/100km. The difference is about 2.4 L/100km.

308 SW

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 Wagon offers visibly more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 195 HP. That’s roughly 93 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes C Class Wagon is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.8 s, while the Peugeot 308 SW takes 7.7 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes C Class Wagon delivers significantly more torque with 550 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm more.

C Class Wagon

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, Peugeot 308 SW is somewhat lighter – 1,484 kg compared to 1,755 kg. The difference is around 271 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot 308 SW offers slightly more boot space – 551 L compared to 490 L. That’s a difference of about 61 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes C Class Wagon carries slightly more – 565 kg compared to 508 kg. That’s a difference of about 57 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 308 SW 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.

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308 SW

Peugeot 308 SW

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 131 - 195 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.2 - 15.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 78 - 444 km
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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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Reviews Mercedes C Class Wagon

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Peugeot 308 SW

The Peugeot 308 SW blends French flair with estate practicality, dressing up daily chores in a surprisingly handsome package. Inside it's cleverly laid out and comfortable, and the composed, entertaining drive makes family duty feel a little less like a chore.

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Reviews Peugeot 308 SW

4.5 (2 Reviews)
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GT
6 Dec 2025, 17:50:57

Great car with a smooth ride. I have 308 SW GT, with the 180HP PHEV engine

pierre
29 Nov 2025, 17:19:44

150,000 km in 2 years — SW BlueHDi 1.5L 30cv. Comfortable, excellent gearbox. Maybe a bit noisy on the motorway, with air noise around the front doors. A slightly punchier engine would be welcome. The entire timing system was replaced under warranty at 110,000 km.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
42,600 - 67,200 £
Price
30,100 - 43,800 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.2 - 15.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
78 - 444 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
0.4 kWh
co2
123 - 157 g/km
co2
0 - 134 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,755 - 1,940 kg
Curb weight
1,484 - 1,783 kg
Trunk capacity
490 L
Trunk capacity
467 - 551 L
Length
-
Length
4,636 mm
Width
1,820 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
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Height
1,438 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,402 - 1,483 L
Payload
460 - 565 kg
Payload
417 - 508 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
186 - 288 HP
Power HP
131 - 195 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
170 - 225 km/h
Torque
250 - 550 Nm
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
137 - 212 kW
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
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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