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Mercedes V Class vs Peugeot 308 SW comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 195 HP), boot space and price (48,200 £ vs 30,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes V Class or Peugeot 308 SW?

Mercedes V Class vs Peugeot 308 SW: Key differences

Mercedes V Class

  • slightly more power
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Peugeot 308 SW

4.5 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly 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:

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 308 SW is considerably cheaper – starting at 30,100 £ , while the Mercedes V Class costs 48,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,044 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 308 SW uses 2.3 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mercedes V Class with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 4.8 L/100km.

308 SW

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 V Class offers slightly 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 only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Peugeot 308 SW takes 7.7 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

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

V Class

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

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

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot 308 SW is clearly lighter – 1,484 kg compared to 2,192 kg. The difference is around 708 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes V Class carries significantly more – 908 kg compared to 508 kg. That’s a difference of about 400 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 308 SW holds a decisive overall lead 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 £30,100
308 SW

Peugeot 308 SW

  • 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 : 15.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 81 - 444 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 SW

The Peugeot 308 SW blends French flair with estate practicality, dressing up daily chores in a surprisingly handsome package. Inside it's cleverly laid out and comfortable, and the composed, entertaining drive makes family duty feel a little less like a chore.

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Reviews Peugeot 308 SW

4.5 (2 Reviews)
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GT
6 Dec 2025, 17:50:57

Great car with a smooth ride. I have 308 SW GT, with the 180HP PHEV engine

pierre
29 Nov 2025, 17:19:44

150,000 km in 2 years — SW BlueHDi 1.5L 30cv. Comfortable, excellent gearbox. Maybe a bit noisy on the motorway, with air noise around the front doors. A slightly punchier engine would be welcome. The entire timing system was replaced under warranty at 110,000 km.

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Mercedes V Class
Peugeot 308 SW

Costs and Consumption
Price
48,200 - 83,300 £
Price
30,100 - 43,800 £
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
15.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
81 - 444 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
187 - 232 g/km
co2
0 - 134 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Estate
Seats
6
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,192 - 2,464 kg
Curb weight
1,484 - 1,783 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
467 - 551 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
636 - 908 kg
Payload
417 - 508 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
7.7 - 10.9 s
Max Speed
-
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 - 144 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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