Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs Peugeot 408
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Mercedes' executive sedan on the MRA platform.
VS
Peugeot 408
Peugeot’s sharp-lined fastback crossover.
First car
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Pick this one if…
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Pick the E-Class for space, comfort and efficient engines in a premium executive sedan.
Best engine: The E 220 d (diesel) or E 200 (petrol) — the sweet spot.
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Pick this one if…
Peugeot 408
Pick the 408 for a striking fastback crossover with a modern interior and an electric option.
Best engine: The 1.2 Hybrid (136/145) or the e-408 for full electric.
Read the full guide
Performance
M274 E 200 · Petrol vs 1.2 PureTech 130 · Petrol
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class | Peugeot 408 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
184 hp
Winner
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130 hp
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| Torque |
300 Nm
Winner
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230 Nm
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| 0–100 km/h |
7,7 s
Winner
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10,5 s
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| Top speed |
240 km/h
Winner
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200 km/h
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| Power-to-weight |
114,6 hp/t
Winner
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92,9 hp/t
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| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
138 g/km
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120 g/km
Winner
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| Consumption (WLTP) |
5,9 L/100km
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5,5 L/100km
Winner
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Dimensions & space
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class | Peugeot 408 | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
540 L
Winner
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536 L
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| Boot (seats folded) |
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1.611 L
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| Wheelbase |
2,94 m
Winner
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2,79 m
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| Length |
4,92 m
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4,69 m
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| Width |
1,85 m
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1,85 m
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| Height |
1,47 m
|
1,48 m
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| Seats |
5
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5
|
Powertrain & tech
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class | Peugeot 408 | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | MRA (rear-wheel-drive base, shared with the C-Class W205) | EMP2 (modular) |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive · All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Engine family | M274/M264 petrol · OM654 diesel · plug-in hybrid | 1.2 PureTech · 1.2 Hybrid (48V) · 1.6 PHEV · e-408 |
| Fuel | Petrol · Diesel · Plug-in hybrid | Petrol · Plug-in hybrid · Electric |
| Transmission | 9G-TRONIC automatic | 6-speed manual · e-DSC6 · EAT8 · single-speed |
| Euro standard | Euro 6d-TEMP (early) · Euro 6d (later) | Euro 6/6d · N/A (e-408) |
| LEZ access | Euro 6 diesel allowed in the LEZ (Brussels/Antwerp/Ghent) | Euro 6/6d petrol and the e-408 allowed in the LEZ |
Reliability & watch-outs
Known issues
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
- Early OM654 diesel: rocker arm / camshaft concerns
- 9G-TRONIC: fluid changes recommended earlier than official intervals
- AIRMATIC air suspension can leak at high mileage
- Electronics/software: MBUX and driver-aid glitches (mostly fixed via updates)
Peugeot 408
- 1.2 PureTech (early): wet timing belt
- PHEV/EV: check battery and charger condition
- Infotainment software needs updates
Pros
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
- 540 L boot (Estate: 640–670 L) — roomy for an executive sedan
- Efficient OM654 2.0 diesel (E 220 d: 194 hp / 400 Nm, ~4.6 L/100 km)
- MRA rear-wheel-drive platform with optional 4MATIC
- E 300 e PHEV: 320 hp system output and 700 Nm, company-car friendly
Peugeot 408
- Striking fastback design
- Modern i-Cockpit interior
- Electric e-408 available
Cons
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
- OM654 diesel: AdBlue/DPF watch-points with lots of short trips
- PHEV (E 300 e) shrinks boot space
- Complex electronics and air suspension need dealer maintenance
Peugeot 408
- No diesel offered
- Boot smaller than classic saloons
Compare specific generations
Belgian taxes & LEZ
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For sale at dealers
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
32 for sale · from € 4.850
Mercedes-Benz E 200 Camera · CarPlay · Navigation
€ 13.495
DR Motors
DR Motors
Mercedes-Benz E 200 plug-in hybrid · AMG · 360° camera · CarPlay · Head-up …
€ 50.990
click2move by Declerc
click2move by Declerc
Mercedes-Benz E 220 CarPlay · LED · Sport seats
€ 22.180
Simplici Car Liège
Simplici Car Liège
Mercedes-Benz E 220 360° camera · CarPlay · LED
€ 22.980
Simplici Car Liège
Simplici Car Liège
Peugeot 408
6 for sale · from € 21.495
Peugeot 408 GT-Line · Panoramic roof · 360° camera · CarPlay
€ 21.495
DR Motors
DR Motors
Peugeot 408 electric · Allure · Camera · CarPlay · LED
€ 25.999
GDCauto
GDCauto
Peugeot 408 plug-in hybrid · GT-Line · 360° camera · CarPlay · Navi…
€ 23.450
KGT Trading BVBA
KGT Trading BVBA
Peugeot 408 plug-in hybrid · GT-Line · 360° camera · CarPlay · Navi…
€ 23.750
KGT Trading BVBA
KGT Trading BVBA
