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Mercedes G Class vs Peugeot 508 SW comparison

Compare performance (605 HP vs 360 HP), boot space and price (106,600 £ vs 45,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes G Class or Peugeot 508 SW?

Mercedes G Class vs Peugeot 508 SW: Key differences

Mercedes G Class

  • considerably more power
  • substantially more electric range
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly more trunk space

Peugeot 508 SW

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  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably 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 508 SW is significantly cheaper – starting at 45,600 £ , while the Mercedes G Class costs 106,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 60,990 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 508 SW uses 1.7 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mercedes G Class with 8.7 L/100km. The difference is about 7 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes G Class offers substantially more range – reaching up to 468 km, about 416 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 G Class offers considerably more power – delivering 605 HP compared to 360 HP. That’s roughly 245 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes G Class is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.4 s, while the Peugeot 508 SW takes 5.2 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Peugeot 508 SW is clearly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Mercedes G Class tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes G Class delivers clearly more torque with 1,164 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 644 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 508 SW is clearly lighter – 1,846 kg compared to 2,485 kg. The difference is around 639 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes G Class offers slightly more boot space – 640 L compared to 530 L. That’s a difference of about 110 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes G Class offers slightly more capacity – up to 1,990 L, about 210 L more than the Peugeot 508 SW.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes G Class carries noticeably more – 715 kg compared to 454 kg. That’s a difference of about 261 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 508 SW is far ahead 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.

from £45,600
508 SW

Peugeot 508 SW

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 180 - 360 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.7 - 2 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 46 - 52 km
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Peugeot 508 SW

Costs and Consumption
Price
106,600 - 171,000 £
Price
45,600 - 61,800 £
Consumption L/100km
8.7 - 14.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
28 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
468 km
Electric Range
46 - 52 km
Battery Capacity
116 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 336 g/km
co2
38 - 45 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
43 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,485 - 3,085 kg
Curb weight
1,846 - 1,967 kg
Trunk capacity
620 - 640 L
Trunk capacity
530 L
Length
4,624 mm
Length
4,778 mm
Width
1,931 - 1,984 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
1,983 mm
Height
1,420 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,990 L
Max trunk capacity
1,780 L
Payload
415 - 715 kg
Payload
373 - 454 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
387 - 605 HP
Power HP
180 - 360 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 5.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.2 - 8.3 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
230 - 250 km/h
Torque
760 - 1,164 Nm
Torque
360 - 520 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
285 - 445 kW
Power kW
133 - 265 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
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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