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Peugeot 308 SW vs Mercedes GLE comparison

Compare performance (195 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (30,100 £ vs 78,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 308 SW or Mercedes GLE?

Peugeot 308 SW vs Mercedes GLE: Key differences

Peugeot 308 SW

4.5 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
  • considerably more electric range
  • considerably lighter
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Mercedes GLE

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat 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.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

308 SW

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 clearly cheaper – starting at 30,100 £ , while the Mercedes GLE costs 78,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 48,792 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 308 SW uses 2.3 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Mercedes GLE with 3.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.9 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Peugeot 308 SW offers considerably more range – reaching up to 444 km, about 340 km more than the Mercedes GLE.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes GLE offers considerably more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 195 HP. That’s roughly 390 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLE is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the Peugeot 308 SW takes 7.7 s. That’s about 3.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLE delivers significantly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 450 Nm more.

308 SW

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot 308 SW is considerably lighter – 1,484 kg compared to 2,390 kg. The difference is around 906 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes GLE offers somewhat more boot space – 655 L compared to 551 L. That’s a difference of about 104 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLE carries markedly more – 770 kg compared to 508 kg. That’s a difference of about 262 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 308 SW comes out clearly ahead 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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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.

Mercedes GLE

The Mercedes GLE blends luxurious comfort with a confident road presence, wrapping tech and refinement in an SUV shape that still knows how to behave on a twisty back road. Inside it's plush and quiet, with clever storage and driver aids that make long trips effortless — plus the badge gives it that easy-to-respect curb appeal.

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Reviews Mercedes GLE

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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Andreas
7 Jun 2026, 08:43:32

Mercedes is completely superior to Volvo, which feels plasticky and noisy with poor fit and finish, a poor tactile feel in the controls and a lack of buttons.

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10 Apr 2026, 07:46:13

I just love Benz cars

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Peugeot 308 SW
Mercedes GLE

Costs and Consumption
Price
30,100 - 43,800 £
Price
78,900 - 115,800 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.2 - 10.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
81 - 444 km
Electric Range
91 - 104 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 134 g/km
co2
72 - 241 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,484 - 1,783 kg
Curb weight
2,390 - 2,815 kg
Trunk capacity
467 - 551 L
Trunk capacity
485 - 655 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,852 mm
Width
2,010 - 2,018 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
417 - 508 kg
Payload
495 - 770 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
131 - 195 HP
Power HP
309 - 585 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Torque
560 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
96 - 143 kW
Power kW
227 - 430 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
2,989 - 2,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
Peugeot
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drive types are available for the Peugeot 308 SW?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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