Mercedes-Benz GLC vs Peugeot 2008

Mercedes-Benz GLC

Mercedes' mid-size SUV on the MRA platform.

Peugeot 2008

Peugeot’s compact crossover SUV.

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Pick this one if…

Mercedes-Benz GLC

Pick the GLC for space, comfort and efficient engines in a premium mid-size SUV.

Best engine: The GLC 220 d (diesel) or GLC 250 (petrol) — the sweet spot.

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Pick this one if…

Peugeot 2008

Pick the 2008 for a compact, stylish crossover with an efficient and wide powertrain range.

Best engine: The 1.2 PureTech/Hybrid (petrol) or 1.5 BlueHDi (diesel) — post-2023.

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Performance

M274 GLC 250 · Petrol vs 1.2 PureTech 130 · Petrol

	Mercedes-Benz GLC	Peugeot 2008
Power	211 hp Winner	130 hp
Torque	350 Nm Winner	230 Nm
0–100 km/h	7,3 s Winner	9,1 s
Top speed	222 km/h Winner	205 km/h
Power-to-weight	121,6 hp/t Winner	110,2 hp/t
CO₂ emissions (WLTP)	152 g/km	115 g/km Winner
Consumption (WLTP)	6,5 L/100km	5,3 L/100km Winner

Dimensions & space

	Mercedes-Benz GLC	Peugeot 2008
Boot	550 L Winner	434 L
Boot (seats folded)	1.600 L Winner	1.467 L
Wheelbase	2,87 m Winner	2,61 m
Length	4,66 m	4,30 m
Width	1,89 m	1,77 m
Height	1,64 m	1,53 m
Seats	5	5

Powertrain & tech

	Mercedes-Benz GLC	Peugeot 2008
Platform	MRA (rear-wheel-drive base, shared with the C-Class W205)	PF1 (A94) · CMP (P24)
Drive	Rear-wheel drive · All-wheel drive	Front-wheel drive
Engine family	M274/M264 petrol · OM651/OM654 diesel · plug-in hybrid	1.2 PureTech · 1.6 VTi · 1.5 BlueHDi · 1.2 Hybrid · e-2008
Fuel	Petrol · Diesel · Plug-in hybrid	Petrol · Diesel · Electric
Transmission	9G-TRONIC automatic	5/6-speed manual · EAT6/EAT8 automatic · e-DSC6
Euro standard	Euro 6 (early) · Euro 6d (later)	Euro 5/6 (A94) · Euro 6/6d (P24) · N/A (e-2008)
LEZ access	Euro 6 diesel allowed in the LEZ (Brussels/Antwerp/Ghent)	Euro 6/6d petrol/diesel and the e-2008 allowed in the LEZ

Reliability & watch-outs

Known issues

Mercedes-Benz GLC

Early OM651 diesel: timing chain and AdBlue/NOx watch-points
9G-TRONIC: fluid changes recommended earlier than official intervals
AIRMATIC air suspension can leak at high mileage
COMAND/MBUX software glitches (mostly fixed via updates)

Peugeot 2008

1.2 PureTech: wet timing belt (until ~2022–23)
1.5 BlueHDi: AdBlue and chain on early units
1.6 HDi (early A94): DPF/EGR and turbo

Pros

Mercedes-Benz GLC

550 L boot growing to ~1,600 L — roomy for a mid-size SUV
Efficient OM654 2.0 diesel (GLC 220 d: 194 hp / 400 Nm)
MRA rear-wheel-drive platform with optional 4MATIC
GLC 350 e PHEV: 320 hp system output and 560 Nm, company-car friendly

Peugeot 2008

Attractive design and i-Cockpit
Efficient, wide engine range (up to e-2008)
Compact and agile in town

Cons

Mercedes-Benz GLC

OM651/OM654 diesel: AdBlue/DPF watch-points with lots of short trips
PHEV (GLC 350 e) shrinks boot space (395 L)
Complex electronics and air suspension need dealer maintenance

Peugeot 2008

Rear seat tight for the class
Boot smaller than larger SUVs

Driving experience

Mercedes-Benz GLC

Comfortable, quiet and more car-like than its height suggests. The GLC steers accurately with light, consistent weighting, rides well on the standard suspension, and stays hushed at motorway speeds. 4MATIC is standard on most versions and adds sure-footed traction without altering the relaxed character. The M274/M264 petrols are smooth and willing, the OM654 diesel is the economical distance choice, and the 300 e plug-in covers short trips on electric power. The 9G-Tronic shifts unobtrusively. It is a well-rounded, easy-to-live-with compact SUV that does everything competently.

Peugeot 2008

The P24 is a 208 on stilts, and it drives with the same light, easy manners. Built on the CMP platform shared with the 208 and Corsa, it keeps mass low, so the front axle responds keenly and the raised body adds visibility without turning the ride busy. The small i-Cockpit wheel and high digital dials need a short acclimatisation, then the steering feels quick and accurate while body roll stays controlled. Most versions use a comfort-tuned rear that absorbs broken tarmac well, though big wheels and firmer specs add some fidget. The 1.2 PureTech 130 is eager, the e-2008 is near-silent and instantly responsive, and the EAT8 automatic shifts without fuss. It is an easy, practical crossover, not a sporty one.