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Mercedes C Class Wagon vs Peugeot 308 SW - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (680 HP vs 195 HP), boot space and price (42400 £ vs 30100 £ ) 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

Peugeot 308 SW

4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

C Class Wagon

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 308 SW has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 30100 £ , while the Mercedes C Class Wagon costs 42400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12322 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes C Class Wagon manages with 0.40 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Peugeot 308 SW with 2.30 L. The difference is about 1.90 L per 100 km.

As for electric range, the Peugeot 308 SW performs decisively better – achieving up to 410 km, about 298 km more than the Mercedes C Class Wagon.

308 SW

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes C Class Wagon has a clearly edge – offering 680 HP compared to 195 HP. That’s roughly 485 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes C Class Wagon is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.40 s, while the Peugeot 308 SW takes 7.70 s. That’s about 4.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes C Class Wagon performs a bit better – reaching 280 km/h, while the Peugeot 308 SW tops out at 225 km/h. The difference is around 55 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes C Class Wagon pulls clearly stronger with 1020 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 720 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, Peugeot 308 SW is somewhat lighter – 1484 kg compared to 1755 kg. The difference is around 271 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Peugeot 308 SW offers to a small extent more room – 551 L compared to 490 L. That’s a difference of about 61 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes C Class Wagon performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1510 L, which is about 27 L more than the Peugeot 308 SW.

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

Who wins the race?

The Mercedes C Class Wagon proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Mercedes C Class Wagon is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £42,400
C Class Wagon

Mercedes C Class Wagon

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 186 - 680 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.4 - 9 L
  • Electric Range : 11 - 112 km
Mercedes C Class Wagon
Peugeot 308 SW

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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 308 SW

4.5 (2 Reviews)
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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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Mercedes C Class Wagon
Peugeot 308 SW

Costs and Consumption

Price
42400 - 115300 £
Price
30100 - 43800 £
Consumption L/100km
0.4 - 9 L
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.20 kWh
Electric Range
11 - 112 km
Electric Range
78 - 410 km
Battery Capacity
19.50 kWh
Battery Capacity
0.40 kWh
co2
11 - 206 g/km
co2
0 - 130 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 66 L
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1755 - 2235 kg
Curb weight
1484 - 1783 kg
Trunk capacity
360 - 490 L
Trunk capacity
467 - 551 L
Length
4751 - 4842 mm
Length
4636 mm
Width
1820 - 1900 mm
Width
1852 mm
Height
1454 - 1494 mm
Height
1438 mm
Max trunk capacity
1375 - 1510 L
Max trunk capacity
1402 - 1483 L
Payload
440 - 565 kg
Payload
417 - 508 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, 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 - 680 HP
Power HP
131 - 195 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.9 s
Max Speed
226 - 280 km/h
Max Speed
170 - 225 km/h
Torque
250 - 1020 Nm
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
137 - 500 kW
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Engine capacity
1496 - 1999 cm3
Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, G, B, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Peugeot
Is the Mercedes C Class Wagon offered with different drivetrains?

The Mercedes C Class Wagon is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.