Mercedes-Benz GLC X253 vs Peugeot 5008 P87

Mercedes-Benz GLC

X253 · 2015 – 2022

The first-generation GLC on the MRA platform.

Peugeot 5008

P87 · 2017 – 2024

The second 5008 (P87), a seven-seat SUV on EMP2.

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 5008

Pick the P87 for the modern seven-seat 5008 with a big cabin and strong diesels.

Best engine: The 1.2 PureTech/Hybrid (petrol) or 2.0 BlueHDi (diesel) — post-2020.

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Performance

M274 GLC 250 · Petrol vs 1.2 PureTech 130 · Petrol

	Mercedes-Benz GLC	Peugeot 5008
Power	211 hp Winner	130 hp
Torque	350 Nm Winner	230 Nm
0–100 km/h	7,3 s Winner	10,5 s
Top speed	222 km/h Winner	188 km/h
Power-to-weight	121,6 hp/t Winner	89,7 hp/t
CO₂ emissions (WLTP)	152 g/km	125 g/km Winner
Consumption (WLTP)	6,5 L/100km	5,5 L/100km Winner

Dimensions & space

	Mercedes-Benz GLC	Peugeot 5008
Boot	550 L	780 L Winner
Boot (seats folded)	1.600 L	1.940 L Winner
Wheelbase	2,87 m Winner	2,84 m
Length	4,66 m	4,64 m
Ground clearance	12,3 cm	—
Turning circle	11,8 m	11,2 m Winner
Towing capacity (braked)	2.500 kg Winner	1.800 kg

Powertrain & tech

	Mercedes-Benz GLC	Peugeot 5008
Platform	MRA (rear-wheel-drive base)	EMP2 (modular)
Drive	Rear-wheel drive · All-wheel drive	Front-wheel drive
Engine family	M274/M264 petrol · OM651/OM654 diesel · plug-in hybrid	1.2 PureTech · 1.2 Hybrid (48V) · 1.6 PureTech petrol · 1.5/1.6/2.0 BlueHDi diesel
Transmission	9-speed 9G-TRONIC	6-speed manual · EAT8
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 5008

1.2 PureTech: wet timing belt
1.5 BlueHDi: AdBlue and chain on early units
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 5008

Seven seats and a big boot
Modern i-Cockpit interior
Strong 2.0 BlueHDi diesel

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 5008

Third row tight for adults
1.2 PureTech: wet timing belt

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 5008

The P87 is a stretched 3008, and it drives with the same easy, car-like manners for a seven-seat box. Built on the EMP2 bones shared with the 3008, it stays light on its feet, so the front axle turns in cleanly and the long wheelbase keeps it stable and settled on the motorway. The small i-Cockpit wheel and raised digital dials need a short acclimatisation, then the steering feels accurate and the body stays composed through corners. Most versions ride on a comfort-tuned rear that irons out broken tarmac, though big wheels and firmer specs add some fidget. The 1.2 PureTech 130 is eager, the 2.0 BlueHDi pulls strongly and quietly, and the EAT8 automatic shifts without fuss. It is an easy, practical seven-seater, not a sporty one.