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Mercedes EQT vs Peugeot Rifter comparison

Compare performance (122 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (27,800 £ vs 22,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes EQT or Peugeot Rifter?

Mercedes EQT vs Peugeot Rifter: Key differences

Mercedes EQT

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Peugeot Rifter

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  • clearly cheaper
  • only slightly more power
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Peugeot Rifter is clearly cheaper – starting at 22,900 £ , while the Mercedes EQT costs 27,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,914 £.

Rifter

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 Peugeot Rifter offers only slightly more power – delivering 130 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 8 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot Rifter is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 11.3 s, while the Mercedes EQT takes 12.6 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot Rifter delivers slightly more torque with 300 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 55 Nm more.

EQT

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Peugeot Rifter offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot Rifter is visibly lighter – 1,498 kg compared to 1,925 kg. The difference is around 427 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot Rifter carries markedly more – 814 kg compared to 531 kg. That’s a difference of about 283 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot Rifter leads convincingly 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 £22,900
Rifter

Peugeot Rifter

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 102 - 130 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.4 - 6.5 L/100km
Mercedes EQT
Peugeot Rifter

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Mercedes EQT

The Mercedes EQT is Mercedes‑Benz’s compact electric people carrier that grafts the brand’s usual refinement onto a practical, family‑friendly van body. It makes school runs feel a little more upscale — quietly electric, sensibly packaged and unexpectedly pleasant to live with, especially if you like your practicality with a touch of luxury.

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Peugeot Rifter

The Peugeot Rifter is a practical, family-friendly people carrier that makes everyday errands and weekend escapes feel effortless thanks to its airy cabin and clever, flexible interior. With chunky, purposeful styling and storage solutions everywhere, the Rifter manages to be both unashamedly useful and unexpectedly likeable.

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Mercedes EQT
Peugeot Rifter

Costs and Consumption

Price
27,800 - 32,100 £
Price
22,900 - 30,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.4 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.5 - 20.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
265 - 278 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
142 - 157 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,925 - 2,023 kg
Curb weight
1,498 - 1,694 kg
Trunk capacity
242 - 551 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,979 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
457 - 531 kg
Payload
518 - 814 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 HP
Power HP
102 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.3 - 13.5 s
Max Speed
132 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
245 Nm
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
90 kW
Power kW
75 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Peugeot
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