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Mercedes C-Class Wagon vs Peugeot 508 SW - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (680 HP vs 360 HP), boot space and price (42400 £ vs 45600 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes C-Class Wagon or Peugeot 508 SW?

Mercedes C-Class Wagon

Peugeot 508 SW

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

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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.

Mercedes C-Class Wagon has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 42400 £, while the Peugeot 508 SW costs 45600 £. That’s a price difference of around 3158 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes C-Class Wagon manages with 0.40 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Peugeot 508 SW with 1.70 L. The difference is about 1.30 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Mercedes C-Class Wagon performs decisively better – achieving up to 112 km, about 60 km more than the Peugeot 508 SW.

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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 decisively edge – offering 680 HP compared to 360 HP. That’s roughly 320 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes C-Class Wagon is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.40 s, while the Peugeot 508 SW takes 5.20 s. That’s about 1.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes C-Class Wagon performs a bit better – reaching 280 km/h, while the Peugeot 508 SW tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes C-Class Wagon pulls significantly stronger with 1020 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 500 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

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In curb weight, Mercedes C-Class Wagon is slight lighter – 1755 kg compared to 1846 kg. The difference is around 91 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Peugeot 508 SW offers hardly perceptible more room – 530 L compared to 490 L. That’s a difference of about 40 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Peugeot 508 SW performs a bit better – up to 1780 L, which is about 270 L more than the Mercedes C-Class Wagon.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes C-Class Wagon somewhat takes the win – 565 kg compared to 454 kg. That’s a difference of about 111 kg.

Who wins the race?

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

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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
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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 508 SW

The Peugeot 508 SW dresses up as a sleek estate, blending Parisian flair with usable loadspace so you don't have to choose between style and weekend practicality. Inside it's a driver-focused cabin with quality materials and clever packaging that makes it a sensible, slightly mischievous choice for buyers who want an executive feel without the buttoned-up seriousness.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
42400 - 115300 £
Price
45600 - 61800 £
Consumption L/100km
0.4 - 9 L
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 2 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
11 - 112 km
Electric Range
46 - 52 km
Battery Capacity
19.50 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
11 - 206 g/km
co2
38 - 45 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 66 L
Fuel tank capacity
43 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
1846 - 1967 kg
Trunk capacity
360 - 490 L
Trunk capacity
530 L
Length
4751 - 4842 mm
Length
4778 mm
Width
1820 - 1900 mm
Width
1859 mm
Height
1454 - 1494 mm
Height
1420 mm
Max trunk capacity
1375 - 1510 L
Max trunk capacity
1780 L
Payload
440 - 565 kg
Payload
373 - 454 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
186 - 680 HP
Power HP
180 - 360 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.2 - 8.3 s
Max Speed
226 - 280 km/h
Max Speed
230 - 250 km/h
Torque
250 - 1020 Nm
Torque
360 - 520 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
137 - 500 kW
Power kW
133 - 265 kW
Engine capacity
1496 - 1999 cm3
Engine capacity
1598 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, G, B, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Peugeot

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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.

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