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Mercedes GLS vs Peugeot Rifter comparison

Compare performance (404 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (92,700 £ vs 22,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLS or Peugeot Rifter?

Mercedes GLS vs Peugeot Rifter: Key differences

Mercedes GLS

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  • substantially more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Peugeot Rifter

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  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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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.

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 Rifter is considerably cheaper – starting at 22,900 £ , while the Mercedes GLS costs 92,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 69,802 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot Rifter uses 5.4 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mercedes GLS with 7.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2.5 L/100km.

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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 GLS offers substantially more power – delivering 404 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 274 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLS is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 5.6 s, while the Peugeot Rifter takes 11.3 s. That’s about 5.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLS delivers significantly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 450 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 Rifter is clearly lighter – 1,498 kg compared to 2,580 kg. The difference is around 1,082 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot Rifter offers clearly more boot space – 1,050 L compared to 355 L. That’s a difference of about 695 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLS carries barely more – 820 kg compared to 814 kg. That’s a difference of about 6 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot Rifter 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.

from £22,900
Rifter

Peugeot Rifter

  • Engine Type Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission Manual, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 102 - 130 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.4 - 6.5 L/100km
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Citroen Berlingo -ПО дизайну напоминает ,те летающее тарелки из фильма ФАНТОМАС.Где время когда Франция не имела представления ,как должен выглядеть автомобиль.

А вот PEUGEOT RIFTER -Это уже уровень моего представления семейного внедорожника-красовера,и рабочей симпатичной лошадки.Эго и выбрал за это .

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Costs and Consumption
Price
92,700 - 104,600 £
Price
22,900 - 30,100 £
Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 9.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.4 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
206 - 226 g/km
co2
142 - 157 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
7
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,580 - 2,670 kg
Curb weight
1,498 - 1,694 kg
Trunk capacity
355 L
Trunk capacity
322 - 1,050 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,956 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
810 - 820 kg
Payload
518 - 814 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
336 - 404 HP
Power HP
102 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 6.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.3 - 13.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
560 - 750 Nm
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
247 - 297 kW
Power kW
75 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
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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