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Mercedes GLC vs Peugeot 308 comparison

Compare performance (472 HP vs 195 HP), boot space and price (50,300 £ vs 29,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLC or Peugeot 308?

Mercedes GLC vs Peugeot 308: Key differences

Mercedes GLC

4.4 (12 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space
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Peugeot 308

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly 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

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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 308 is clearly cheaper – starting at 29,200 £ , while the Mercedes GLC costs 50,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,090 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes GLC uses 1.6 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Peugeot 308 with 2.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Peugeot 308 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 450 km, about 322 km more than the Mercedes GLC.

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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 GLC offers substantially more power – delivering 472 HP compared to 195 HP. That’s roughly 277 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLC is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the Peugeot 308 takes 7.6 s. That’s about 3.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLC delivers clearly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 450 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot 308 is visibly lighter – 1,453 kg compared to 1,985 kg. The difference is around 532 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes GLC offers visibly more boot space – 620 L compared to 412 L. That’s a difference of about 208 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLC carries somewhat more – 575 kg compared to 503 kg. That’s a difference of about 72 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes GLC 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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Mercedes GLC

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 186 - 472 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.6 - 9.4 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 122 - 128 km
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Mercedes GLC

The Mercedes GLC blends quiet refinement with premium materials to create a comfortable, modern cabin that feels more upscale than its size might suggest. It delivers composed handling and confident on-road manners while offering practical versatility and a strong suite of driver assistance and infotainment features.

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Reviews Mercedes GLC

4.4 (12 Reviews)
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Zede
10 May 2026, 20:12:35

Too expensive! To justify it with technology that's equal or inferior.

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Marek
2 Jan 2026, 18:32:30

There’s something about a Mercedes — you have to take it for a spin to feel it and understand why it’s special.

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Peugeot 308

The Peugeot 308 brings a sleek, feline profile and an unexpectedly upscale cabin, with clever packaging and materials that feel a touch more premium than you might expect. It’s composed on the road, easy to live with for daily life, and a smart choice if you want a stylish hatch that still behaves when the road gets interesting.

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Reviews Peugeot 308

5 (2 Reviews)
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Costs and Consumption
Price
50,300 - 82,100 £
Price
29,200 - 42,600 £
Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 9.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
122 - 128 km
Electric Range
81 - 450 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
41 - 214 g/km
co2
0 - 133 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,985 - 2,400 kg
Curb weight
1,453 - 1,749 kg
Trunk capacity
390 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
314 - 412 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,890 - 1,920 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
475 - 575 kg
Payload
430 - 503 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
186 - 472 HP
Power HP
131 - 195 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
380 - 750 Nm
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
137 - 347 kW
Power kW
96 - 143 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

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

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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