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Mercedes SL Class vs Peugeot 3008 comparison

Compare performance (816 HP vs 325 HP), boot space and price (112,700 £ vs 36,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes SL Class or Peugeot 3008?

Mercedes SL Class vs Peugeot 3008: Key differences

Mercedes SL Class

  • significantly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Peugeot 3008

3.5 (6 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • considerably more electric range
  • very slightly 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

SL Class

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 3008 is substantially cheaper – starting at 36,500 £ , while the Mercedes SL Class costs 112,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 76,190 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 3008 uses 2.4 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mercedes SL Class with 9 L/100km. The difference is about 6.6 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Peugeot 3008 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 698 km, about 686 km more than the Mercedes SL Class.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes SL Class offers significantly more power – delivering 816 HP compared to 325 HP. That’s roughly 491 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes SL Class is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the Peugeot 3008 takes 6 s. That’s about 3.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes SL Class delivers considerably more torque with 1,420 Nm compared to 511 Nm. That’s about 909 Nm more.

SL Class

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 3008 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot 3008 is very slightly lighter – 1,648 kg compared to 1,810 kg. The difference is around 162 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot 3008 carries a bit more – 467 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 92 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 3008 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 £36,500
3008

Peugeot 3008

  • 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 : 2.4 - 5.3 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.9 - 17.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 81 - 698 km
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Mercedes SL Class

The Mercedes SL blends timeless elegance with a cheeky sense of occasion, its retractable roof turning any commute into a small celebratory parade. Behind the wheel it behaves like a grown-up sports car that prefers comfort and presence over headline-grabbing bravado, making it a tempting choice for buyers who want to arrive in style.

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Peugeot 3008

The Peugeot 3008 blends striking, modern styling with a comfortable, well-appointed interior that feels more premium than its class. It's practical and composed on the road, with clever storage and driver-focused tech that make it an easy choice for everyday family life or longer, relaxed drives.

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3.5 (6 Reviews)
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Mr willcox
1 May 2026, 18:55:09

Drove it for 2 weeks in france ..it was a beautiful drive..suprisingly smooth around the city of Nantes love the too down view for parking too and it was very compfy

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Cornsldo
24 Feb 2026, 18:10:41

There's no space, the seats are uncomfortable, and it's very loud.

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Agustí Otero Benet
11 Dec 2025, 09:03:17

I'm never buying a Peugeot again in my life — what a shitty car, they break down a lot.

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Mercedes SL Class
Peugeot 3008

Costs and Consumption
Price
112,700 - 219,300 £
Price
36,500 - 52,200 £
Consumption L/100km
9 - 13.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.9 - 17.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
12 km
Electric Range
81 - 698 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
206 - 309 g/km
co2
0 - 121 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,195 kg
Curb weight
1,648 - 2,266 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
470 - 520 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,915 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
145 - 375 kg
Payload
432 - 467 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
381 - 816 HP
Power HP
145 - 325 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 4.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
480 - 1,420 Nm
Torque
230 - 511 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
280 - 600 kW
Power kW
107 - 239 kW
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, B
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Peugeot
What drive types are available for the Mercedes SL Class?

The Mercedes SL Class is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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