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Mercedes CLA Coupe vs Peugeot 508 - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (421 HP vs 360 HP), boot space and price (37100 £ vs 44600 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Coupe or Peugeot 508?

Mercedes CLA Coupe

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Peugeot 508

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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 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: 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.

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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: Peugeot 508 pulls minimal stronger with 520 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 5 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, 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.

Who wins the race?

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

from about £37,100
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Mercedes CLA Coupe

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 421 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.3 - 8.9 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 12.2 - 12.6 kWh
  • Electric Range : 86 - 791 km
Mercedes CLA Coupe
Peugeot 508

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Mercedes CLA Coupe

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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 508

The Peugeot 508 turns heads with a low-slung, almost coupe-like silhouette and a cabin that feels grown-up and surprisingly premium for the money. On the road it balances comfort and poise with a playful edge, making it a convincing choice for buyers who want something stylish and sensible without shouting for attention.

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Costs and Consumption

Price
37100 - 73700 £
Price
44600 - 60800 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 8.9 L
Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 2 L
Consumption kWh/100km
12.2 - 12.6 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
86 - 791 km
Electric Range
46 - 55 km
Battery Capacity
12.9 - 85 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 202 g/km
co2
36 - 45 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L
Fuel tank capacity
43 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1505 - 2135 kg
Curb weight
1811 - 1941 kg
Trunk capacity
395 - 460 L
Trunk capacity
487 L
Length
4692 - 4723 mm
Length
4750 mm
Width
1834 - 1857 mm
Width
1859 mm
Height
1404 - 1468 mm
Height
1403 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1537 L
Payload
440 - 490 kg
Payload
379 - 469 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 421 HP
Power HP
180 - 360 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 10 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.2 - 8.2 s
Max Speed
205 - 270 km/h
Max Speed
230 - 250 km/h
Torque
230 - 515 Nm
Torque
360 - 520 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Power kW
133 - 265 kW
Engine capacity
1332 - 1991 cm3
Engine capacity
1598 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, E, G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Peugeot
What drive types are available for the Mercedes CLA Coupe?

The Mercedes CLA Coupe is available as Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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