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Mercedes GLA vs Peugeot 2008 comparison

Compare performance (421 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (38,800 £ vs 24,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLA or Peugeot 2008?

Mercedes GLA vs Peugeot 2008: Key differences

Mercedes GLA

4.5 (4 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly more trunk space
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Peugeot 2008

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • visibly 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

GLA

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Peugeot 2008 is considerably cheaper – starting at 24,800 £ , while the Mercedes GLA costs 38,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,074 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes GLA uses 2.9 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Peugeot 2008 with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Peugeot 2008 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 405 km, about 331 km more than the Mercedes GLA.

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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 GLA offers substantially more power – delivering 421 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 265 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLA is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.3 s, while the Peugeot 2008 takes 8.3 s. That’s about 4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLA delivers substantially more torque with 500 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 230 Nm more.

GLA

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 2008 is visibly lighter – 1,263 kg compared to 1,570 kg. The difference is around 307 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes GLA offers very slightly more boot space – 435 L compared to 434 L. That’s a difference of about 1 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLA carries moderately more – 500 kg compared to 447 kg. That’s a difference of about 53 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes GLA 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.

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GLA

Mercedes GLA

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 421 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.9 - 9.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 74 km
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Mercedes GLA

The Mercedes GLA is a compact luxury crossover that brings Mercedes-Benz's refined design and premium cabin materials into a practical, city-friendly package. It combines comfortable ride quality and intuitive tech with poised handling, making it a confident choice for everyday driving and longer journeys.

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4.5 (4 Reviews)
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Lucien
1 May 2026, 07:12:24

GLA 180 petrol. Ideal for city and highway. Very smooth and quiet. The automatic gearbox is a delight. Average consumption 6.2 L/100 km. Special edition 180 Cyber Edition, leather seats....

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24 Feb 2026, 21:53:27

Super nimble, very impressive power from this 1,300cc mild‑hybrid engine — in town, on the road and on the motorway for this 2025 GLA 180 Style AMG... premium interior!

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Serge
16 Jan 2026, 16:09:11

You have to compare like with like — the GLA should be compared to the Q3, not the Q2 as in your study!

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Costs and Consumption
Price
38,800 - 75,300 £
Price
24,800 - 40,400 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 9.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
74 km
Electric Range
405 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
66 - 216 g/km
co2
0 - 129 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,570 - 1,810 kg
Curb weight
1,263 - 1,623 kg
Trunk capacity
385 - 435 L
Trunk capacity
434 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,834 - 1,849 mm
Width
1,770 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
480 - 500 kg
Payload
407 - 447 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 421 HP
Power HP
101 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 11 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 10.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 500 Nm
Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

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

The Mercedes GLA is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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