Mercedes-Benz A-Class W177 vs Peugeot 308 T9

Mercedes-Benz A-Class

W177 · 2018 – 2026

The fourth-generation A-Class on the MFA2 platform.

Peugeot 308

T9 · 2013 – 2021

The second 308 (T9), 2014 European Car of the Year on EMP2.

First car

Second car

Pick this one if…

Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Pick the A-Class for MBUX technology, a refined platform and efficient engines in a premium compact hatchback.

Best engine: The A 200 (petrol) or A 200 d / A 220 d (diesel) — the sweet spot.

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Pick this one if…

Peugeot 308

Pick the T9 for the best-balanced 308: light, refined and cheap to run — with the right engine.

Best engine: The 1.2 PureTech (petrol) or 1.5/2.0 BlueHDi (diesel) — post-2017.

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Performance

M282 A 200 · Petrol vs 1.2 PureTech 130 · Petrol

	Mercedes-Benz A-Class	Peugeot 308
Power	163 hp Winner	130 hp
Torque	250 Nm Winner	230 Nm
0–100 km/h	8,0 s Winner	9,6 s
Top speed	230 km/h Winner	205 km/h
Power-to-weight	112,8 hp/t Winner	112,1 hp/t
CO₂ emissions (WLTP)	138 g/km	105 g/km Winner
Consumption (WLTP)	5,0 L/100km	4,7 L/100km Winner

Dimensions & space

	Mercedes-Benz A-Class	Peugeot 308
Boot	370 L	420 L Winner
Boot (seats folded)	1.210 L	1.270 L Winner
Wheelbase	2,73 m Winner	2,62 m
Length	4,42 m	4,25 m
Ground clearance	10,4 cm	—
Turning circle	11,0 m	10,4 m Winner
Towing capacity (braked)	1.500 kg	1.500 kg

Powertrain & tech

	Mercedes-Benz A-Class	Peugeot 308
Platform	MFA2 (front-wheel-drive base)	EMP2 (modular)
Drive	Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive	Front-wheel drive
Engine family	M282/M260 petrol · OM654 diesel · plug-in hybrid	1.2 PureTech · 1.6 THP/PureTech petrol · 1.5/1.6/2.0 BlueHDi diesel
Transmission	7-speed 7G-DCT	6-speed manual · EAT6
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol
Euro standard	Euro 6d-TEMP	Euro 6d
LEZ access	Unrestricted access (compliant under current legislation)	Unrestricted access (compliant under current legislation)

Reliability & watch-outs

Known issues

Mercedes-Benz A-Class

M282: thermostat/cooling issues and elevated oil consumption reported
M260 (A 250): cylinder-head valve seat wear reported
Early OM654 diesel: rocker arm / camshaft concerns
DCT fluid service recommended early; MBUX software updates

Peugeot 308

1.2 PureTech: wet timing belt
BlueHDi: AdBlue/SCR and DPF
1.5 BlueHDi: timing chain on early units

Pros

Mercedes-Benz A-Class

MBUX dual-screen infotainment with voice control
Efficient OM654 diesels (A 200 d: 150 hp / 320 Nm, ~4.2 L/100 km)
Refined MFA2 platform with optional 4MATIC

Peugeot 308

Light thanks to EMP2: agile and efficient
Refined interior with i-Cockpit
Strong BlueHDi diesels and smooth EAT6/EAT8

Cons

Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Rear torsion beam on base models (multi-link on higher versions)
Smaller boot than a typical C-segment hatchback
PHEV shrinks boot space

Peugeot 308

1.2 PureTech: wet timing belt needs strict intervals
Rear seat tight for the class

Driving experience

Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Refined, techy and effortlessly easy to live with. Steering is light and accurate, the ride composed and hushed, and the A-Class feels grown-up and planted on the move. Front-drive is safe and predictable; 4MATIC adds all-weather security on the faster versions. The M282/M260 petrols are smooth and eager, the OM654 diesels pull strongly and stay quiet, and the A 250 e plug-in glides on electric power. The dual-clutch shifts quickly and smoothly. Overall a calm, tech-rich hatch that majors on comfort and connectivity.

Peugeot 308

The T9's party trick is its weight: EMP2 made it roughly 140 kg lighter than the old 308, and you feel it through the steering and damping. The small i-Cockpit wheel and raised dials need a short adjustment period, then the front axle feels quick and accurate while the body stays flat and settled. Most versions run a comfort-tuned torsion-beam rear, so the car rolls absorbently over Belgian cobbles and resists roll in bends without turning harsh. The 1.2 PureTech is eager, the 1.5/2.0 BlueHDi pull strongly and quietly, and the EAT6/EAT8 automatic shifts without fuss. A composed, everyday compact; only the 225 GT and GTi sharpen it into something more urgent.