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Mercedes V Class vs Peugeot 308 comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 195 HP), boot space and price (48,200 £ vs 29,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes V Class or Peugeot 308?

Mercedes V Class vs Peugeot 308: Key differences

Mercedes V Class

  • somewhat more power
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
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Peugeot 308

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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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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 substantially cheaper – starting at 29,200 £ , while the Mercedes V Class costs 48,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,927 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 308 uses 2.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes V Class with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 4.8 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 V Class offers somewhat more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 195 HP. That’s roughly 42 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes V Class is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Peugeot 308 takes 7.6 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes V Class delivers clearly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 200 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.

Seats: Mercedes V Class offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot 308 is substantially lighter – 1,453 kg compared to 2,192 kg. The difference is around 739 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes V Class carries significantly more – 908 kg compared to 503 kg. That’s a difference of about 405 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 308 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 £29,200
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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 V Class

The V‑Class is the grown-up people mover that blends executive-level comfort with van practicality, ideal for those who want to ferry family and gear without sacrificing luxury. Inside it's plush and flexible, with clever touches that turn long hauls into a comfortable commute and still manage to look serious on the school run.

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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
48,200 - 83,300 £
Price
29,200 - 42,600 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 10.2 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
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Electric Range
81 - 450 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
187 - 232 g/km
co2
0 - 133 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
6
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,192 - 2,464 kg
Curb weight
1,453 - 1,749 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
314 - 412 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
636 - 908 kg
Payload
430 - 503 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Power HP
131 - 195 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
370 - 500 Nm
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Power kW
96 - 143 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Peugeot
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes V Class have?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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