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Mercedes G Class vs Peugeot 308 comparison

Compare performance (605 HP vs 195 HP), boot space and price (106,600 £ vs 29,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes G Class or Peugeot 308?

Mercedes G Class vs Peugeot 308: Key differences

Mercedes G Class

  • significantly more power
  • only slightly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space

Peugeot 308

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  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly lighter

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

G Class

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Peugeot 308 is significantly cheaper – starting at 29,200 £ , while the Mercedes G Class costs 106,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 77,353 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 308 uses 2.3 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mercedes G Class with 8.7 L/100km. The difference is about 6.4 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Peugeot 308 is substantially more efficient: consuming 15.6 kWh/100km compared to 28 kWh/100km for the Mercedes G Class. That’s a difference of about 12.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes G Class offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 468 km, about 18 km more than the Peugeot 308.

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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 Mercedes G Class offers significantly more power – delivering 605 HP compared to 195 HP. That’s roughly 410 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes G Class is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.4 s, while the Peugeot 308 takes 7.6 s. That’s about 3.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Peugeot 308 is moderately faster – reaching 225 km/h, while the Mercedes G Class tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 45 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes G Class delivers considerably more torque with 1,164 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 864 Nm more.

G Class

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 308 is clearly lighter – 1,453 kg compared to 2,485 kg. The difference is around 1,032 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes G Class offers visibly more boot space – 640 L compared to 412 L. That’s a difference of about 228 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes G Class offers markedly more capacity – up to 1,990 L, about 667 L more than the Peugeot 308.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes G Class carries clearly more – 715 kg compared to 503 kg. That’s a difference of about 212 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 308 holds a decisive 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.

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Peugeot 308

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 131 - 195 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 78 - 450 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
106,600 - 171,000 £
Price
29,200 - 42,600 £
Consumption L/100km
8.7 - 14.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
28 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
468 km
Electric Range
78 - 450 km
Battery Capacity
116 kWh
Battery Capacity
0.4 kWh
co2
0 - 336 g/km
co2
0 - 133 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,485 - 3,085 kg
Curb weight
1,453 - 1,749 kg
Trunk capacity
620 - 640 L
Trunk capacity
314 - 412 L
Length
4,624 mm
Length
4,367 mm
Width
1,931 - 1,984 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
1,983 mm
Height
1,438 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,990 L
Max trunk capacity
1,258 - 1,323 L
Payload
415 - 715 kg
Payload
430 - 503 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
387 - 605 HP
Power HP
131 - 195 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 5.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
170 - 225 km/h
Torque
760 - 1,164 Nm
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
285 - 445 kW
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Peugeot
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes G Class have?

The Mercedes G Class is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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