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Mercedes CLA Coupe vs Peugeot 408 comparison
Compare performance (354 HP vs 240 HP), boot space and price (39,600 £ vs 35,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Coupe or Peugeot 408?
Mercedes CLA Coupe vs Peugeot 408: Key differences
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
CLA Coupe
Costs and Efficiency:
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Peugeot 408 is slightly cheaper – starting at 35,100 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Coupe costs 39,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,519 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 408 uses 2.6 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mercedes CLA Coupe with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2.3 L/100km.
In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes CLA Coupe is markedly more efficient: consuming 12.2 kWh/100km compared to 14.7 kWh/100km for the Peugeot 408. That’s a difference of about 2.5 kWh/100km.
As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Coupe offers clearly more range – reaching up to 791 km, about 335 km more than the Peugeot 408.
408
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 CLA Coupe offers visibly more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 240 HP. That’s roughly 114 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 408 takes 7.2 s. That’s about 2.3 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLA Coupe delivers clearly more torque with 515 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 155 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 408 is marginally lighter – 1,544 kg compared to 1,695 kg. The difference is around 151 kg.
When it comes to payload, the Peugeot 408 carries only slightly more – 456 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 1 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The Mercedes CLA Coupe stands well ahead of its rival 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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Mercedes CLA Coupe
Mercedes CLA Coupe
Peugeot 408
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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 408
The Peugeot 408 blends a coupe-like roofline with practical sensibility, delivering striking looks and a surprisingly airy, premium-feeling cabin. On the road it prefers comfort and poise over manic thrills, making it a smart, stylish choice for buyers who want something a bit different from the usual family hatchback.
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Mercedes CLA Coupe
Peugeot 408
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
39,600 - 59,300 £
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Price
35,100 - 48,000 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.3 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.6 - 5 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.2 - 12.6 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
542 - 791 km
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Electric Range
79 - 456 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 - 120 g/km
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co2
0 - 114 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Coupe
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,695 - 2,135 kg
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Curb weight
1,544 - 1,879 kg
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Trunk capacity
405 L
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Trunk capacity
-
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Length
-
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Length
-
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Width
1,855 mm
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Width
1,848 mm
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Height
-
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
430 - 455 kg
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Payload
371 - 456 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
156 - 354 HP
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Power HP
145 - 240 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 8.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.2 - 9.4 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
280 - 515 Nm
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Torque
230 - 360 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
115 - 260 kW
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Power kW
107 - 176 kW
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Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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Model Year
2026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, A
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Peugeot
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