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Mercedes GLE vs Peugeot 308 comparison

Compare performance (634 HP vs 195 HP), boot space and price (136,500 £ vs 29,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLE or Peugeot 308?

Mercedes GLE vs Peugeot 308: Key differences

Mercedes GLE

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  • substantially more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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Peugeot 308

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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially more electric range
  • considerably 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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Peugeot 308 is significantly cheaper – starting at 29,200 £ , while the Mercedes GLE costs 136,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 107,249 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 308 uses 2.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes GLE with 3.8 L/100km. The difference is about 1.5 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Peugeot 308 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 450 km, about 358 km more than the Mercedes GLE.

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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 Mercedes GLE offers substantially more power – delivering 634 HP compared to 195 HP. That’s roughly 439 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLE is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Peugeot 308 takes 7.6 s. That’s about 3.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLE delivers clearly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 550 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 considerably lighter – 1,453 kg compared to 2,375 kg. The difference is around 922 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes GLE offers clearly more boot space – 655 L compared to 412 L. That’s a difference of about 243 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLE carries markedly more – 675 kg compared to 503 kg. That’s a difference of about 172 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 308 is clearly superior 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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Peugeot 308

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 131 - 195 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 81 - 450 km
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Mercedes GLE

The Mercedes GLE blends luxurious comfort with a confident road presence, wrapping tech and refinement in an SUV shape that still knows how to behave on a twisty back road. Inside it's plush and quiet, with clever storage and driver aids that make long trips effortless — plus the badge gives it that easy-to-respect curb appeal.

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Reviews Mercedes GLE

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Victor
10 Apr 2026, 07:46:13

I just love Benz cars

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
136,500 - 175,800 £
Price
29,200 - 42,600 £
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 12.5 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
89 - 92 km
Electric Range
81 - 450 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
86 - 284 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
2,375 - 2,800 kg
Curb weight
1,453 - 1,749 kg
Trunk capacity
490 - 655 L
Trunk capacity
314 - 412 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,947 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
470 - 675 kg
Payload
430 - 503 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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
457 - 634 HP
Power HP
131 - 195 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
520 - 850 Nm
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
336 - 466 kW
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Engine capacity
2,999 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Peugeot
What drive types are available for the Mercedes GLE?

The Mercedes GLE is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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