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Mercedes CLA Coupe vs Peugeot 308 comparison

Compare performance (354 HP vs 195 HP), boot space and price (39,600 £ vs 29,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Coupe or Peugeot 308?

Mercedes CLA Coupe vs Peugeot 308: Key differences

Mercedes CLA Coupe

4.8 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • considerably more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Peugeot 308

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • somewhat lighter
  • barely 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

CLA Coupe

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Peugeot 308 is noticeably cheaper – starting at 29,200 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Coupe costs 39,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,399 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 308 uses 2.3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mercedes CLA Coupe with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2.6 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes CLA Coupe is visibly more efficient: consuming 12.3 kWh/100km compared to 15.6 kWh/100km for the Peugeot 308. That’s a difference of about 3.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Coupe offers considerably more range – reaching up to 792 km, about 342 km more than the Peugeot 308.

308

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 CLA Coupe offers clearly more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 195 HP. That’s roughly 159 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Coupe is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Peugeot 308 takes 7.6 s. That’s about 2.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLA Coupe delivers clearly more torque with 515 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 215 Nm more.

CLA Coupe

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 is somewhat lighter – 1,453 kg compared to 1,695 kg. The difference is around 242 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot 308 offers barely more boot space – 412 L compared to 405 L. That’s a difference of about 7 L.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot 308 carries very slightly more – 503 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 48 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLA Coupe holds a decisive overall lead 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 £39,600
CLA Coupe

Mercedes CLA Coupe

  • Engine Type Electric, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 156 - 354 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.9 - 5.3 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 12.3 - 12.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 542 - 792 km
Mercedes CLA Coupe
Peugeot 308

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Mercedes CLA Coupe

The Mercedes CLA Coupe cuts a rakish silhouette that blends sporty coupe lines with everyday practicality, giving style-minded buyers a premium image without shouting. Inside it feels more luxurious than its size suggests, with a slick cabin, intuitive tech and a composed ride — the kind of car that parties in the city and still shows up polished on Sunday morning.

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Peugeot 308

The Peugeot 308 brings a sleek, feline profile and an unexpectedly upscale cabin, with clever packaging and materials that feel a touch more premium than you might expect. It’s composed on the road, easy to live with for daily life, and a smart choice if you want a stylish hatch that still behaves when the road gets interesting.

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Mercedes CLA Coupe
Peugeot 308

Costs and Consumption

Price
39,600 - 60,000 £
Price
29,200 - 42,600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
12.3 - 12.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
542 - 792 km
Electric Range
81 - 450 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 120 g/km
co2
0 - 133 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,695 - 2,135 kg
Curb weight
1,453 - 1,749 kg
Trunk capacity
405 L
Trunk capacity
314 - 412 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
430 - 455 kg
Payload
430 - 503 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Power HP
131 - 195 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Power kW
96 - 143 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Peugeot
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