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Mercedes V Class vs Peugeot 5008 comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 325 HP), boot space and price (48,200 £ vs 38,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes V Class or Peugeot 5008?

Mercedes V Class vs Peugeot 5008: Key differences

Mercedes V Class

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Peugeot 5008

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  • markedly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly 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 5008 is markedly cheaper – starting at 38,900 £ , while the Mercedes V Class costs 48,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,242 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 5008 uses 2.7 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mercedes V Class with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 4.4 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 Peugeot 5008 offers clearly more power – delivering 325 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 88 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 5008 is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 6.5 s, while the Mercedes V Class takes 7.4 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 5008 delivers barely more torque with 511 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 11 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: Peugeot 5008 offers more seats – 7 vs 6.

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot 5008 is visibly lighter – 1,700 kg compared to 2,192 kg. The difference is around 492 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes V Class carries visibly more – 908 kg compared to 640 kg. That’s a difference of about 268 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 5008 is far ahead 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 £38,900
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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 - 18.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 78 - 669 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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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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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
48,200 - 83,300 £
Price
38,900 - 54,300 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 10.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.8 - 18.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
78 - 669 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
96.9 kWh
co2
187 - 232 g/km
co2
0 - 127 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
SUV
Seats
6
Seats
7
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,192 - 2,464 kg
Curb weight
1,700 - 2,344 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
348 L
Length
-
Length
4,791 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
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Height
1,694 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,232 L
Payload
636 - 908 kg
Payload
596 - 640 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
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
163 - 237 HP
Power HP
145 - 325 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
170 km/h
Torque
370 - 500 Nm
Torque
230 - 511 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Power kW
107 - 239 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 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 drivetrain options does the Mercedes V Class have?

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

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