Mercedes-Benz GLC X253 vs Peugeot 2008 A94

Mercedes-Benz GLC

X253 · 2015 – 2022

The first-generation GLC on the MRA platform.

Peugeot 2008

A94 · 2013 – 2019

The first 2008 (A94), a subcompact crossover on PF1.

First car

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 2008

Pick the A94 for an affordable early 2008 with a roomy boot for its class.

Best engine: The 1.2 PureTech (petrol) or 1.6 BlueHDi (diesel) — post-2016 facelift.

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Performance

M274 GLC 250 · Petrol vs 1.2 PureTech 110 · Petrol

	Mercedes-Benz GLC	Peugeot 2008
Power	211 hp Winner	110 hp
Torque	350 Nm Winner	205 Nm
0–100 km/h	7,3 s Winner	10,9 s
Top speed	222 km/h Winner	186 km/h
Power-to-weight	121,6 hp/t Winner	101,9 hp/t
CO₂ emissions (WLTP)	152 g/km	108 g/km Winner
Consumption (WLTP)	6,5 L/100km	4,9 L/100km Winner

Dimensions & space

	Mercedes-Benz GLC	Peugeot 2008
Boot	550 L Winner	410 L
Boot (seats folded)	1.600 L Winner	1.200 L
Wheelbase	2,87 m Winner	2,54 m
Length	4,66 m	4,16 m
Ground clearance	12,3 cm	—
Turning circle	11,8 m	10,4 m Winner
Towing capacity (braked)	2.500 kg Winner	1.150 kg

Powertrain & tech

	Mercedes-Benz GLC	Peugeot 2008
Platform	MRA (rear-wheel-drive base)	PF1
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 petrol · 1.4/1.5/1.6 HDi/BlueHDi diesel
Transmission	9-speed 9G-TRONIC	5-speed manual
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol
Euro standard	Euro 6	Euro 6
LEZ access	Unrestricted access (compliant under current legislation)	Unrestricted access (compliant under current legislation)

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
HDi: DPF/EGR and turbo at high mileage
Early electrical gremlins and suspension wear

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

Raised driving position and good visibility
Affordable with a large used supply
Compact and agile

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

1.2 PureTech carries the wet belt
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 A94 is a 208 on tiptoes, and it drives with the same light, easy manners. Built on the PF1 bones shared with the 208, it keeps mass down, so the front axle turns in keenly and the raised body adds visibility without making the ride busy. The high-set driving position makes it feel secure and easy to place in town, while most versions ride on a comfort-tuned rear that copes well with broken tarmac. The 1.2 PureTech is lively, the 1.6 BlueHDi is frugal and relaxed, and the EAT6 automatic shifts without fuss. It is a nimble, easy subcompact crossover, not a sporty one.