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Mercedes EQA vs Peugeot 208 comparison

Compare performance (228 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (45,900 £ vs 21,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes EQA or Peugeot 208?

Mercedes EQA vs Peugeot 208: Key differences

Mercedes EQA

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  • noticeably more power
  • marginally more electric range
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Peugeot 208

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  • considerably cheaper
  • somewhat more efficient
  • considerably lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

EQA

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.

Peugeot 208 is considerably cheaper – starting at 21,000 £ , while the Mercedes EQA costs 45,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,892 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Peugeot 208 is somewhat more efficient: consuming 14.1 kWh/100km compared to 16.9 kWh/100km for the Mercedes EQA. That’s a difference of about 2.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes EQA offers marginally more range – reaching up to 476 km, about 44 km more than the Peugeot 208.

208

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 EQA offers noticeably more power – delivering 228 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 72 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes EQA is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.7 s, while the Peugeot 208 takes 8.3 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes EQA delivers noticeably more torque with 390 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm more.

EQA

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 terms of curb weight, Peugeot 208 is considerably lighter – 1,165 kg compared to 2,115 kg. The difference is around 950 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot 208 carries barely more – 430 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 208 is clearly superior overall 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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Peugeot 208

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Electric, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 101 - 156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.5 - 5.1 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.1 - 15.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 363 - 432 km
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Mercedes EQA

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.

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Peugeot 208

The 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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21 Dec 2025, 15:16:45

Fuel consumption stated in the article — misleading. In town, on the highway, at least 7 L/100 km.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
45,900 - 54,900 £
Price
21,000 - 33,200 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.1 - 15.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
476 km
Electric Range
363 - 432 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 116 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,115 kg
Curb weight
1,165 - 1,530 kg
Trunk capacity
340 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,834 mm
Width
1,745 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
425 kg
Payload
380 - 430 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
228 HP
Power HP
101 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 10.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
390 Nm
Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
168 kW
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A, D
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Peugeot
Is the Mercedes EQA offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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