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Mercedes GLB vs Peugeot 5008 – Which car suits you better?

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLB or Peugeot 5008?

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Peugeot 5008 has a minimal advantage in terms of price – it starts at 37600 £, while the Mercedes GLB costs 40500 £. That’s a price difference of around 2915 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Peugeot 5008 manages with 2.70 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Mercedes GLB with 5.60 L. The difference is about 2.90 L per 100 km.

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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 5008 has a hardly perceptible edge – offering 325 HP compared to 320 HP. That’s roughly 5 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLB is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 5.50 s, while the Peugeot 5008 takes 6.50 s. That’s about 1 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes GLB performs slightly better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Peugeot 5008 tops out at 220 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Peugeot 5008 pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 511 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 111 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Peugeot 5008 offers clearly perceptible more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, Mercedes GLB is barely noticeable lighter – 1640 kg compared to 1700 kg. The difference is around 60 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes GLB offers clearly perceptible more room – 570 L compared to 348 L. That’s a difference of about 222 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Peugeot 5008 performs somewhat better – up to 2232 L, which is about 427 L more than the Mercedes GLB.

When it comes to payload, Peugeot 5008 evident takes the win – 640 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 140 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Peugeot 5008 proves to be is largely superior and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Peugeot 5008 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £37,600
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Peugeot 5008

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 145 - 325 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.7 - 5.6 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17.8 - 18.6 kWh
  • Electric Range : 78 - 669 km

Mercedes GLB

The Mercedes GLB is a practical compact SUV that mixes boxy, family-friendly space with premium German polish, making it an appealing choice for buyers who want usefulness without pretension. It drives with a confident, composed feel and somehow manages to look both rugged and refined — the grown-up SUV that still likes to have fun.

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Peugeot 5008

The Peugeot 5008 blends Peugeot's sharp design with the space and versatility families actually need, wrapping clever packaging and a premium-feeling cabin in a crisp, SUV-like silhouette. It drives with more poise than you'd expect from a people carrier, serves up practical touches and flexible seating for everyday chaos, and still looks good when parked outside the school gates.

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Peugeot 5008
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Costs and Consumption

Price
40500 - 65300 £
Price
37600 - 54200 £
Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 9 L
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 5.6 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
17.8 - 18.6 kWh
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
78 - 669 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
0.4 - 96.9 kWh
co2
146 - 204 g/km
co2
0 - 127 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 60 L
Fuel tank capacity
55 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
7
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1640 - 1820 kg
Curb weight
1700 - 2344 kg
Trunk capacity
565 - 570 L
Trunk capacity
294 - 348 L
Length
4634 - 4650 mm
Length
4791 mm
Width
1834 - 1850 mm
Width
1895 mm
Height
1665 - 1692 mm
Height
1694 mm
Max trunk capacity
1800 - 1805 L
Max trunk capacity
2178 - 2232 L
Payload
500 kg
Payload
596 - 640 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 320 HP
Power HP
145 - 325 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 11.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
188 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
170 - 220 km/h
Torque
230 - 400 Nm
Torque
230 - 511 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
85 - 235 kW
Power kW
107 - 239 kW
Engine capacity
1332 - 1991 cm3
Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, B
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Peugeot
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes GLB have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.