Mercedes CLA Coupe vs Peugeot 508 – Which car suits you better?

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

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 CLA Coupe has a distinct advantage in terms of price – it starts at 37100 £, while the Peugeot 508 costs 44600 £. That’s a price difference of around 7469 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 508 manages with 1.60 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Mercedes CLA Coupe with 2.30 L. The difference is about 0.70 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Mercedes CLA Coupe performs significantly better – achieving up to 791 km, about 736 km more than the Peugeot 508.

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 has a slightly edge – offering 421 HP compared to 360 HP. That’s roughly 61 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Coupe is distinct quicker – completing the sprint in 4.10 s, while the Peugeot 508 takes 5.20 s. That’s about 1.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes CLA Coupe performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 270 km/h, while the Peugeot 508 tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 508 pulls minimal stronger with 520 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 5 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the Mercedes CLA Coupe is noticeable lighter – 1505 kg compared to 1811 kg. The difference is around 306 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Peugeot 508 offers barely noticeable more room – 487 L compared to 460 L. That’s a difference of about 27 L.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes CLA Coupe hardly perceptible takes the win – 490 kg compared to 469 kg. That’s a difference of about 21 kg.

Our conclusion: The Mercedes CLA Coupe proves to be is largely superior and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Mercedes CLA Coupe is the better all-rounder in this comparison.