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Mercedes GLE vs Peugeot 508 SW comparison

Compare performance (585 HP vs 360 HP), boot space and price (78,900 £ vs 45,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLE or Peugeot 508 SW?

Mercedes GLE vs Peugeot 508 SW: Key differences

Mercedes GLE

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly more trunk space
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Peugeot 508 SW

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • markedly 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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Peugeot 508 SW is considerably cheaper – starting at 45,600 £ , while the Mercedes GLE costs 78,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 33,312 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 508 SW uses 1.7 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mercedes GLE with 3.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1.5 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes GLE offers clearly more range – reaching up to 104 km, about 52 km more than the Peugeot 508 SW.

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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 clearly more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 360 HP. That’s roughly 225 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLE is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the Peugeot 508 SW takes 5.2 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLE delivers markedly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 230 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 508 SW is markedly lighter – 1,846 kg compared to 2,390 kg. The difference is around 544 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes GLE offers slightly more boot space – 655 L compared to 530 L. That’s a difference of about 125 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLE carries substantially more – 770 kg compared to 454 kg. That’s a difference of about 316 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes GLE is slightly ahead 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.

from £78,900
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Mercedes GLE

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 309 - 585 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3.2 - 10.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range 91 - 104 km
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Reviews Mercedes GLE

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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Andreas
7 Jun 2026, 08:43:32

Mercedes is completely superior to Volvo, which feels plasticky and noisy with poor fit and finish, a poor tactile feel in the controls and a lack of buttons.

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Victor
10 Apr 2026, 07:46:13

I just love Benz cars

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4.9 (3 Reviews)
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Enrico
6 Jul 2026, 10:18:10

I've owned a 508 GT SW diesel since 2022. Its design is unbeatable for elegance and sporty style, very comfortable for travelling (I'm a sales rep) and has excellent cargo capacity. It's a shame PEUGEOT has discontinued production of this splendid car — it's given me nothing but satisfaction.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
78,900 - 115,800 £
Price
45,600 - 61,800 £
Consumption L/100km
3.2 - 10.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
91 - 104 km
Electric Range
46 - 52 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
72 - 241 g/km
co2
38 - 45 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
43 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,390 - 2,815 kg
Curb weight
1,846 - 1,967 kg
Trunk capacity
485 - 655 L
Trunk capacity
530 L
Length
-
Length
4,778 mm
Width
2,010 - 2,018 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
1,420 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,780 L
Payload
495 - 770 kg
Payload
373 - 454 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
309 - 585 HP
Power HP
180 - 360 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.2 - 8.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
230 - 250 km/h
Torque
560 - 750 Nm
Torque
360 - 520 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
227 - 430 kW
Power kW
133 - 265 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
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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