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Mercedes GLS vs Peugeot 5008 comparison

Compare performance (634 HP vs 325 HP), boot space and price (96,100 £ vs 37,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLS or Peugeot 5008?

Mercedes GLS vs Peugeot 5008: Key differences

Mercedes GLS

  • significantly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly more trunk space

Peugeot 5008

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly lighter

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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 5008 is substantially cheaper – starting at 37,600 £ , while the Mercedes GLS costs 96,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 58,526 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 5008 uses 2.7 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes GLS with 7.8 L/100km. The difference is about 5.1 L/100km.

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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 GLS offers significantly more power – delivering 634 HP compared to 325 HP. That’s roughly 309 HP more horsepower.

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

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes GLS is clearly faster – reaching 280 km/h, while the Peugeot 5008 tops out at 198 km/h. The difference is around 82 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLS delivers noticeably more torque with 850 Nm compared to 511 Nm. That’s about 339 Nm more.

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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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 7 people.

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot 5008 is clearly lighter – 1,700 kg compared to 2,550 kg. The difference is around 850 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes GLS offers very slightly more boot space – 355 L compared to 348 L. That’s a difference of about 7 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes GLS offers very slightly more capacity – up to 2,400 L, about 168 L more than the Peugeot 5008.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLS carries barely more – 695 kg compared to 640 kg. That’s a difference of about 55 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 5008 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.

from £37,600
5008

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/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17.8 - 18.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 78 - 669 km
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Mercedes GLS

The GLS — usually just called the GLS — is Mercedes' flagship SUV, wrapping limousine-like comfort and commanding road presence into a smart, family-ready package. It pampers occupants with a hushed cabin, premium materials and intuitive tech, while still managing to feel confident and a little indulgent on the daily commute.

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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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4.7 (1 Reviews)
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Gérard D
14 Dec 2025, 08:41:40

The family car par excellence: a big boot, three equal and adjustable seats in the second row, two extra easily accessible seats, an engine that’s more than adequate... everything is excellent except for the slightly high price.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
96,100 - 208,500 £
Price
37,600 - 54,200 £
Consumption L/100km
7.8 - 13.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.8 - 18.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
78 - 669 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
0.4 - 96.9 kWh
co2
204 - 310 g/km
co2
0 - 127 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
90 L
Fuel tank capacity
55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
7
Seats
7
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,550 - 2,825 kg
Curb weight
1,700 - 2,344 kg
Trunk capacity
355 L
Trunk capacity
294 - 348 L
Length
5,208 - 5,233 mm
Length
4,791 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
1,782 - 1,838 mm
Height
1,694 mm
Max trunk capacity
2,400 L
Max trunk capacity
2,178 - 2,232 L
Payload
445 - 695 kg
Payload
596 - 640 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel 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
333 - 634 HP
Power HP
145 - 325 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 6.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
238 - 280 km/h
Max Speed
170 - 198 km/h
Torque
500 - 850 Nm
Torque
230 - 511 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
245 - 466 kW
Power kW
107 - 239 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, B
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Peugeot
Is the Mercedes GLS offered with different drivetrains?

The Mercedes GLS is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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