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Mercedes CLA Coupe vs Peugeot 508 SW comparison

Compare performance (354 HP vs 360 HP), boot space and price (39,600 £ vs 45,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Coupe or Peugeot 508 SW?

Mercedes CLA Coupe vs Peugeot 508 SW: Key differences

Mercedes CLA Coupe

4.8 (2 Reviews)
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  • a bit cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter

Peugeot 508 SW

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • only slightly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • visibly more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

CLA Coupe

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 is a bit cheaper – starting at 39,600 £ , while the Peugeot 508 SW costs 45,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,964 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 508 SW uses 1.7 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mercedes CLA Coupe with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 3.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Coupe offers clearly more range – reaching up to 791 km, about 739 km more than the Peugeot 508 SW.

508 SW

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 Peugeot 508 SW offers only slightly more power – delivering 360 HP compared to 354 HP. That’s roughly 6 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Coupe is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Peugeot 508 SW takes 5.2 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Peugeot 508 SW is somewhat faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Mercedes CLA Coupe tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 508 SW delivers very slightly more torque with 520 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 5 Nm more.

CLA Coupe

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes CLA Coupe is barely lighter – 1,695 kg compared to 1,846 kg. The difference is around 151 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot 508 SW offers visibly more boot space – 530 L compared to 405 L. That’s a difference of about 125 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes CLA Coupe carries very slightly more – 455 kg compared to 454 kg. That’s a difference of about 1 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 508 SW has only a minor advantage 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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508 SW

Peugeot 508 SW

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 180 - 360 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.7 - 2 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 46 - 52 km
Mercedes CLA Coupe
Peugeot 508 SW

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Dimensions and Body

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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 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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Mercedes CLA Coupe
Peugeot 508 SW

Costs and Consumption

Price
39,600 - 59,300 £
Price
45,600 - 61,800 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
12.2 - 12.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
541 - 791 km
Electric Range
46 - 52 km
Battery Capacity
58 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 120 g/km
co2
38 - 45 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
43 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,695 - 2,135 kg
Curb weight
1,846 - 1,967 kg
Trunk capacity
405 L
Trunk capacity
530 L
Length
4,723 mm
Length
4,778 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
1,468 mm
Height
1,420 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,780 L
Payload
430 - 455 kg
Payload
373 - 454 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Power HP
180 - 360 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.2 - 8.3 s
Max Speed
210 km/h
Max Speed
230 - 250 km/h
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Torque
360 - 520 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Power kW
133 - 265 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Peugeot
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