Mercedes-Benz GLC X253 vs Peugeot 3008 P64

Mercedes-Benz GLC

X253 · 2015 – 2022

The first-generation GLC on the MRA 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 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 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

M274 GLC 250 · Petrol vs 1.2 Hybrid 136 · Petrol

	Mercedes-Benz GLC	Peugeot 3008
Power	211 hp Winner	136 hp
Torque	350 Nm Winner	230 Nm
0–100 km/h	7,3 s Winner	9,5 s
Top speed	222 km/h Winner	200 km/h
Power-to-weight	121,6 hp/t Winner	93,8 hp/t
CO₂ emissions (WLTP)	152 g/km	115 g/km Winner
Consumption (WLTP)	6,5 L/100km	5,4 L/100km Winner

Dimensions & space

	Mercedes-Benz GLC	Peugeot 3008
Boot	550 L Winner	520 L
Boot (seats folded)	1.600 L Winner	1.480 L
Wheelbase	2,87 m Winner	2,74 m
Length	4,66 m	4,54 m
Ground clearance	12,3 cm	—
Turning circle	11,8 m	10,6 m Winner
Towing capacity (braked)	2.500 kg Winner	1.500 kg

Powertrain & tech

	Mercedes-Benz GLC	Peugeot 3008
Platform	MRA (rear-wheel-drive base)	STLA Medium
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 Hybrid (48V) · 1.6 PHEV · e-3008 (EV, 210/230/320)
Transmission	9-speed 9G-TRONIC	e-DSC6 automatic
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol
Euro standard	Euro 6	Euro 6d
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 3008

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

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

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 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

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

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 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.