Mercedes-Benz GLA vs Peugeot 3008
Mercedes-Benz GLA
Mercedes' compact SUV on the MFA2 platform.
VS
Peugeot 3008
Peugeot’s compact SUV, from the T84 crossover to the electric e-3008.
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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 3008 for a stylish, comfortable and roomy compact SUV with a wide powertrain range.
Best engine: The 1.2 PureTech/Hybrid (petrol) or 1.5/2.0 BlueHDi (diesel) — post-2020.
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Performance
M282 GLA 200 · Petrol vs 1.2 Hybrid 136 · Petrol
| Mercedes-Benz GLA | Peugeot 3008 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
163 hp
Winner
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136 hp
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| Torque |
250 Nm
Winner
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230 Nm
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| 0–100 km/h |
8,7 s
Winner
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9,5 s
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| Top speed |
210 km/h
Winner
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200 km/h
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| Power-to-weight |
110,1 hp/t
Winner
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93,8 hp/t
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| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
140 g/km
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115 g/km
Winner
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| Consumption (WLTP) |
5,9 L/100km
|
5,4 L/100km
Winner
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Dimensions & space
| Mercedes-Benz GLA | Peugeot 3008 | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
435 L
|
520 L
Winner
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| Boot (seats folded) |
1.430 L
|
1.480 L
Winner
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| Wheelbase |
2,73 m
|
2,74 m
Winner
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| Length |
4,41 m
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4,54 m
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| Width |
1,83 m
|
1,90 m
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| Height |
1,61 m
|
1,64 m
|
| Seats |
5
|
5
|
Powertrain & tech
| Mercedes-Benz GLA | Peugeot 3008 | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | MFA2 (front-wheel-drive base, shared with the A-Class W177, B-Class W247 and CLA C118) | PF2 (T84) · EMP2 (P84) · STLA Medium (P64) |
| 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 PureTech · 1.6 THP/PureTech · BlueHDi diesel · Hybrid/Hybrid4 · e-3008 |
| Fuel | Petrol · Diesel · Plug-in hybrid | Petrol · Diesel · Plug-in hybrid · Electric |
| Transmission | 7G-DCT / 8G-DCT dual-clutch (no manual) | 6-speed manual · 6/8-speed automatic · e-DSC6 |
| Euro standard | Euro 6d-TEMP (early) · Euro 6d (later) | Euro 5 (T84) · Euro 6/6d (P84) · Euro 6d / N/A (P64) |
| LEZ access | Euro 6 diesel allowed in the LEZ (Brussels/Antwerp/Ghent) | Euro 6/6d petrol/diesel and the e-3008 allowed in the LEZ |
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
- 1.2 PureTech: wet timing belt (until ~2021)
- BlueHDi: AdBlue/SCR and DPF need monitoring
- 1.5 BlueHDi: timing chain on early units
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
- Attractive i-Cockpit interior
- Roomy boot and practical SUV
- Wide powertrain range (up to e-3008 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
- Small steering wheel can hide the dials
- Early infotainment software can be glitchy
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