Mercedes-Benz GLC X253 vs Peugeot 5008 T87

Mercedes-Benz GLC

X253 · 2015 – 2022

The first-generation GLC on the MRA platform.

Peugeot 5008

T87 · 2009 – 2017

The first 5008 (T87), a seven-seat MPV/crossover on PF2.

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 T87 for an affordable seven-seat MPV with a generous boot.

Best engine: The 2.0 HDi (diesel) or 1.6 THP (petrol) — post-2013 facelift.

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Performance

M274 GLC 250 · Petrol vs 1.6 THP 155 · Petrol

	Mercedes-Benz GLC	Peugeot 5008
Power	211 hp Winner	155 hp
Torque	350 Nm Winner	240 Nm
0–100 km/h	7,3 s Winner	9,5 s
Top speed	222 km/h Winner	190 km/h
Power-to-weight	121,6 hp/t Winner	103,3 hp/t
CO₂ emissions (WLTP)	152 g/km Winner	155 g/km
Consumption (WLTP)	6,5 L/100km Winner	6,8 L/100km

Dimensions & space

	Mercedes-Benz GLC	Peugeot 5008
Boot	550 L	680 L Winner
Boot (seats folded)	1.600 L	1.754 L Winner
Wheelbase	2,87 m Winner	2,73 m
Length	4,66 m	4,53 m
Ground clearance	12,3 cm	—
Turning circle	11,8 m	11,2 m Winner
Towing capacity (braked)	2.500 kg Winner	1.500 kg

Powertrain & tech

	Mercedes-Benz GLC	Peugeot 5008
Platform	MRA (rear-wheel-drive base)	PF2
Drive	Rear-wheel drive · All-wheel drive	Front-wheel drive
Engine family	M274/M264 petrol · OM651/OM654 diesel · plug-in hybrid	1.6 VTi/THP · 1.2 PureTech petrol · 1.6/2.0 HDi diesel · HYbrid4
Transmission	9-speed 9G-TRONIC	6-speed manual
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol
Euro standard	Euro 6	Euro 5
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

1.6 THP: timing chain and tensioner
HDi: DPF/EGR and turbo at high mileage
HYbrid4: more complex and costly to maintain

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
Generous boot
Affordable used

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

MPV looks (less SUV)
1.6 THP carries timing-chain risk

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 T87 is the seven-seat MPV that shares its bones with the 3008, and it drives with the same easy, stable manners. Built on the PF2 platform, it stays reasonably light for its size, so the front axle turns in cleanly and the long wheelbase keeps it planted and settled on the motorway. The raised driving position and big glass make it feel solid and easy to place, while most versions ride on a comfort-tuned rear that irons out broken tarmac. The 1.6 THP is eager, the 2.0 HDi pulls strongly and quietly, and the 6-speed automatic shifts without fuss. The HYbrid4 adds electric drive but is more complex. It is a comfortable, easy people-carrier, not a sporty one.