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Mercedes GLC vs Peugeot 5008 comparison

Compare performance (472 HP vs 325 HP), boot space and price (50,300 £ vs 39,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLC or Peugeot 5008?

Mercedes GLC vs Peugeot 5008: Key differences

Mercedes GLC

4.4 (13 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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Peugeot 5008

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • somewhat 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 often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Peugeot 5008 is clearly cheaper – starting at 39,300 £ , while the Mercedes GLC costs 50,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,019 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes GLC uses 1.6 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Peugeot 5008 with 2.7 L/100km. The difference is about 1.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Peugeot 5008 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 669 km, about 541 km more than the Mercedes GLC.

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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 GLC offers visibly more power – delivering 472 HP compared to 325 HP. That’s roughly 147 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLC is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the Peugeot 5008 takes 6.5 s. That’s about 2.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLC delivers visibly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 511 Nm. That’s about 239 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Peugeot 5008 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot 5008 is somewhat lighter – 1,700 kg compared to 1,985 kg. The difference is around 285 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes GLC offers clearly more boot space – 620 L compared to 348 L. That’s a difference of about 272 L.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot 5008 carries somewhat more – 640 kg compared to 575 kg. That’s a difference of about 65 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes GLC stands well ahead of its rival 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
Mercedes GLC
Peugeot 5008

Costs and Consumption

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Engine and Performance

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Dimensions and Body

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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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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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Mercedes GLC
Peugeot 5008

Costs and Consumption

Price
50,300 - 82,100 £
Price
39,300 - 54,300 £
Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 9.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
17.8 - 18.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
122 - 128 km
Electric Range
78 - 669 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
41 - 214 g/km
co2
0 - 127 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,985 - 2,400 kg
Curb weight
1,700 - 2,344 kg
Trunk capacity
390 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
294 - 348 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,890 - 1,920 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
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Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
475 - 575 kg
Payload
596 - 640 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
186 - 472 HP
Power HP
145 - 325 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
380 - 750 Nm
Torque
230 - 511 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
137 - 347 kW
Power kW
107 - 239 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B, E, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, B
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Peugeot
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