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Mercedes E Class Wagon vs Peugeot 508 SW comparison

Compare performance (585 HP vs 360 HP), boot space and price (52,600 £ vs 45,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes E Class Wagon or Peugeot 508 SW?

Mercedes E Class Wagon vs Peugeot 508 SW: Key differences

Mercedes E Class Wagon

  • visibly more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately more trunk space
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Peugeot 508 SW

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  • moderately cheaper
  • barely lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

E Class Wagon

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Peugeot 508 SW is moderately cheaper – starting at 45,600 £ , while the Mercedes E Class Wagon costs 52,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,032 £.

Both cars consume an average of 1.7 L/100km – no difference here.

As for electric range, the Mercedes E Class Wagon offers clearly more range – reaching up to 109 km, about 57 km more than the Peugeot 508 SW.

508 SW

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes E Class Wagon offers visibly more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 360 HP. That’s roughly 225 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes E Class Wagon is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the Peugeot 508 SW takes 5.2 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes E Class Wagon delivers visibly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 230 Nm more.

E Class Wagon

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, Peugeot 508 SW is barely lighter – 1,846 kg compared to 1,900 kg. The difference is around 54 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes E Class Wagon offers moderately more boot space – 615 L compared to 530 L. That’s a difference of about 85 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes E Class Wagon carries clearly more – 645 kg compared to 454 kg. That’s a difference of about 191 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes E Class Wagon 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.

from £52,600
E Class Wagon

Mercedes E Class Wagon

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 186 - 585 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.7 - 7.9 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 97 - 109 km
Mercedes E Class Wagon
Peugeot 508 SW

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Mercedes E Class Wagon

The E‑Class Estate blends executive elegance with genuine everyday practicality, wrapping luxury materials and a serene ride in a wagon silhouette that never looks apologetic. It’s the perfect choice for buyers who need grown-up luggage space without sacrificing comfort, refinement or a touch of driving enjoyment.

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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 E Class Wagon
Peugeot 508 SW

Costs and Consumption

Price
52,600 - 121,800 £
Price
45,600 - 61,800 £
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 7.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
97 - 109 km
Electric Range
46 - 52 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
44 - 181 g/km
co2
38 - 45 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
43 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,900 - 2,435 kg
Curb weight
1,846 - 1,967 kg
Trunk capacity
460 - 615 L
Trunk capacity
530 L
Length
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Length
4,778 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
1,420 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,780 L
Payload
540 - 645 kg
Payload
373 - 454 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
186 - 585 HP
Power HP
180 - 360 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.2 - 8.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
230 - 250 km/h
Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Torque
360 - 520 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Power kW
133 - 265 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, B, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Peugeot
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