Mercedes-Benz GLA H247 vs Peugeot 3008 P64

Mercedes-Benz GLA

H247 · 2020 – 2026

The second-generation GLA on the MFA2 platform.

Peugeot 3008

P64 · 2023 – 2026

The third 3008 (P64), a coupé-SUV on STLA Medium with the electric e-3008.

First car

Second car

Pick this one if…

Mercedes-Benz GLA

Pick the GLA for a raised driving position, space and efficient engines in a compact premium SUV.

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

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Pick this one if…

Peugeot 3008

Pick the P64 for the most modern 3008 with sharp design and the electric e-3008 for long distances.

Best engine: The chain-driven 1.2 Hybrid (136/145) — or the e-3008 for full electric.

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Performance

M282 GLA 200 · Petrol vs 1.2 Hybrid 136 · Petrol

	Mercedes-Benz GLA	Peugeot 3008
Power	163 hp Winner	136 hp
Torque	250 Nm Winner	230 Nm
0–100 km/h	8,7 s Winner	9,5 s
Top speed	210 km/h Winner	200 km/h
Power-to-weight	110,1 hp/t Winner	93,8 hp/t
CO₂ emissions (WLTP)	140 g/km	115 g/km Winner
Consumption (WLTP)	5,9 L/100km	5,4 L/100km Winner

Dimensions & space

	Mercedes-Benz GLA	Peugeot 3008
Boot	435 L	520 L Winner
Boot (seats folded)	1.430 L	1.480 L Winner
Wheelbase	2,73 m	2,74 m Winner
Length	4,41 m	4,54 m
Ground clearance	14,3 cm	—
Turning circle	11,4 m	10,6 m Winner
Towing capacity (braked)	1.800 kg Winner	1.500 kg

Powertrain & tech

	Mercedes-Benz GLA	Peugeot 3008
Platform	MFA2 (front-wheel-drive base)	STLA Medium
Drive	Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive	Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive
Engine family	M282/M260 petrol · OM654 diesel · plug-in hybrid	1.2 Hybrid (48V) · 1.6 PHEV · e-3008 (EV, 210/230/320)
Transmission	7-speed 7G-DCT	e-DSC6 automatic
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 GLA

M282 (1.3): thermostat/cooling and elevated oil consumption reported
Early OM654 diesel: rocker arm / camshaft concerns
7G-DCT/8G-DCT needs earlier-than-official fluid changes
MBUX software glitches (mostly resolved by updates)

Peugeot 3008

New STLA platform needs software updates
PHEV/EV: check battery and charger condition
Infotainment software needs updates

Pros

Mercedes-Benz GLA

435 L boot growing to ~1,430 L — roomy for a subcompact SUV
Efficient OM654 2.0 diesel (GLA 200 d: 150 hp / 320 Nm, ~4.8 L/100 km)
MFA2 platform with MBUX and optional 4MATIC
GLA 250 e PHEV: 218 hp and 450 Nm, company-car friendly

Peugeot 3008

Modern coupé-SUV design with i-Cockpit
e-3008 with long WLTP range (~500-700 km)
Widest powertrain range: mild-hybrid to AWD electric

Cons

Mercedes-Benz GLA

OM654 diesel: AdBlue/DPF watch-points with lots of short trips
Dual-clutch gearbox needs earlier-than-official fluid changes
Early M282 (1.3): elevated oil consumption reported

Peugeot 3008

Higher price than the P84
Reduced rear visibility from the coupé roofline

Driving experience

Mercedes-Benz GLA

Comfortable, easy and closer to a hatchback than an SUV to drive. The GLA rides smoothly, stays quiet at speed, and steers lightly and precisely with little feedback. The 2.0-litre M260 petrol is smooth and pulls strongly from low revs; the OM654 diesel is the one for high mileage, nearly inaudible on the motorway; the 250 e plug-in covers short trips on electric power. The dual-clutch gearbox is quick once moving, though it can hesitate from a standstill. There is little here for keen drivers — the GLA puts comfort, quietness and the tech-heavy cabin ahead of any sporting pretension.

Peugeot 3008

The P64 is the 3008 that moved to a dedicated electric-first platform, and it drives with a calm, planted feel. Built on the STLA Medium bones shared with the 5008 III, it carries its battery low, so the body stays stable through corners and the ride shrugs off broken tarmac. The small i-Cockpit wheel and raised dials need a short acclimatisation, then the steering feels accurate and the car settles into an easy rhythm. The 1.2 Hybrid is eager, the e-3008 delivers instant, near-silent torque, and the e-DCS7 automatic shifts smoothly. It is a comfortable, easy crossover, not a sporty one.