Compare performance (292 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (44200 £ vs 21000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes EQA or Peugeot 208?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Peugeot 208 has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 21000 £ , while the Mercedes EQA costs 44200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 23255 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Peugeot 208: with 14.10 kWh per 100 km, it’s barely noticeable more efficient than the Mercedes EQA with 14.40 kWh. That’s a difference of about 0.30 kWh.
As for electric range, the Mercedes EQA performs distinct better – achieving up to 561 km, about 129 km more than the Peugeot 208.
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 EQA has a clearly edge – offering 292 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 136 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes EQA is noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 6 s, while the Peugeot 208 takes 8.30 s. That’s about 2.30 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Peugeot 208 performs to a small extent better – reaching 200 km/h, while the Mercedes EQA tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes EQA pulls convincingly stronger with 520 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm difference.
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 curb weight, Peugeot 208 is decisively lighter – 1165 kg compared to 2045 kg. The difference is around 880 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Peugeot 208 offers hardly perceptible more room – 352 L compared to 340 L. That’s a difference of about 12 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes EQA performs to a small extent better – up to 1320 L, which is about 157 L more than the Peugeot 208.
When it comes to payload, Peugeot 208 hardly perceptible takes the win – 430 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 kg.
The Mercedes EQA holds a narrow overall lead 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.
The Mercedes EQA slips into the electric crossover ranks with the brand’s familiar luxury polish, offering a quiet, fuss-free drive that feels perfectly at home in the city or on a country escape. Inside it’s neatly finished and tech-forward, projecting grown-up refinement even if it plays things a bit safe for anyone chasing outright excitement.
detailsThe Peugeot 208 feels like a city-savvy fox: compact, stylish and surprisingly grown-up, with a cabin that punches above its weight and enough personality to make daily commutes a little less boring. It’s a smart pick for buyers who want chic practicality without the showroom bluster — easy to park, thrifty to run and oddly fun when the road tightens up.
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Price
44200 - 57400 £
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Price
21000 - 35200 £
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 5.1 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.4 - 16.9 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.1 - 15.4 kWh
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Electric Range
476 - 561 km
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Electric Range
362 - 432 km
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Battery Capacity
70.50 kWh
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Battery Capacity
46 - 51 kWh
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
0 - 116 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
44 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
2045 - 2115 kg
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Curb weight
1165 - 1530 kg
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Trunk capacity
340 L
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Trunk capacity
309 - 352 L
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Length
4463 mm
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Length
4055 mm
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Width
1834 mm
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Width
1745 mm
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Height
1608 - 1613 mm
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Height
1430 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1320 L
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Max trunk capacity
1118 - 1163 L
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Payload
425 kg
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Payload
380 - 430 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
190 - 292 HP
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Power HP
101 - 156 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6 - 8.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 10.9 s
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Max Speed
160 km/h
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Max Speed
150 - 200 km/h
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Torque
385 - 520 Nm
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Torque
205 - 270 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Number of Cylinders
3
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Power kW
140 - 215 kW
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Power kW
74 - 115 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
1199 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2023 - 2026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Peugeot
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Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.