Mercedes-Benz GLC vs Peugeot 3008
Mercedes-Benz GLC
Mercedes' mid-size SUV on the MRA 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 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 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
M274 GLC 250 · Petrol vs 1.2 Hybrid 136 · Petrol
| Mercedes-Benz GLC | Peugeot 3008 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
211 hp
Winner
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136 hp
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| Torque |
350 Nm
Winner
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230 Nm
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| 0–100 km/h |
7,3 s
Winner
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9,5 s
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| Top speed |
222 km/h
Winner
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200 km/h
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| Power-to-weight |
121,6 hp/t
Winner
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93,8 hp/t
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| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
152 g/km
|
115 g/km
Winner
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| Consumption (WLTP) |
6,5 L/100km
|
5,4 L/100km
Winner
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Dimensions & space
| Mercedes-Benz GLC | Peugeot 3008 | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
550 L
Winner
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520 L
|
| Boot (seats folded) |
1.600 L
Winner
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1.480 L
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| Wheelbase |
2,87 m
Winner
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2,74 m
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| Length |
4,66 m
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4,54 m
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| Width |
1,89 m
|
1,90 m
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| Height |
1,64 m
|
1,64 m
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| Seats |
5
|
5
|
Powertrain & tech
| Mercedes-Benz GLC | Peugeot 3008 | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | MRA (rear-wheel-drive base, shared with the C-Class W205) | PF2 (T84) · EMP2 (P84) · STLA Medium (P64) |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive · All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive |
| Engine family | M274/M264 petrol · OM651/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 | 9G-TRONIC automatic | 6-speed manual · 6/8-speed automatic · e-DSC6 |
| Euro standard | Euro 6 (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 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 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 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 3008
- Attractive i-Cockpit interior
- Roomy boot and practical SUV
- Wide powertrain range (up to e-3008 electric)
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 3008
- Small steering wheel can hide the dials
- Early infotainment software can be glitchy
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