Mercedes-Benz GLE W166 vs Peugeot 3008 P64

Mercedes-Benz GLE

W166 · 2011 – 2019

The ML-Class / first GLE generation.

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 GLE

Pick the GLE for space, comfort and powerful engines in a large premium SUV.

Best engine: The GLE 250 d (diesel) or GLE 350 (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

M276 GLE 350 · Petrol vs 1.2 Hybrid 136 · Petrol

	Mercedes-Benz GLE	Peugeot 3008
Power	306 hp Winner	136 hp
Torque	370 Nm Winner	230 Nm
0–100 km/h	7,5 s Winner	9,5 s
Top speed	235 km/h Winner	200 km/h
Power-to-weight	142,3 hp/t Winner	93,8 hp/t
CO₂ emissions (WLTP)	185 g/km	115 g/km Winner
Consumption (WLTP)	7,9 L/100km	5,4 L/100km Winner

Dimensions & space

	Mercedes-Benz GLE	Peugeot 3008
Boot	690 L Winner	520 L
Boot (seats folded)	2.010 L Winner	1.480 L
Wheelbase	2,92 m Winner	2,74 m
Length	4,82 m	4,54 m
Ground clearance	21,0 cm	—
Turning circle	11,8 m	10,6 m Winner
Towing capacity (braked)	3.500 kg Winner	1.500 kg

Powertrain & tech

	Mercedes-Benz GLE	Peugeot 3008
Platform	M-Class rear-wheel-drive base	STLA Medium
Drive	Rear-wheel drive · All-wheel drive	Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive
Engine family	M276/M278 petrol · OM651/OM642 diesel · plug-in hybrid	1.2 Hybrid (48V) · 1.6 PHEV · e-3008 (EV, 210/230/320)
Transmission	7-speed 7G-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 GLE

OM651 diesel: timing chain and AdBlue/NOx issues possible
OM642 V6 diesel: oil cooler / intake manifold issues
7G-TRONIC: judder or delayed engagement if fluid is neglected
AIRMATIC air suspension can leak at high mileage

Peugeot 3008

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

Pros

Mercedes-Benz GLE

690 L boot growing to ~2,010 L — roomy for a large SUV
OM651 2.1 diesel (GLE 250 d: 204 hp / 500 Nm) for pulling power
V6/V8 options (GLE 350 / GLE 500) for smooth performance

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 GLE

OM651/OM642 diesel: timing chain and AdBlue/DPF need checking
7G-TRONIC needs earlier-than-official fluid changes
AIRMATIC air suspension can leak at high mileage

Peugeot 3008

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

Driving experience

Mercedes-Benz GLE

Big, comfortable and more truck-like than the GLC. The W166 rides with a soft, absorbent gait, especially on AIRMATIC, steers lightly with little feedback, and feels genuinely large and commanding from behind the wheel. 4MATIC is standard and gives confident traction, though this is a comfort-first car rather than an agile one. The M276 V6 petrol is smooth and strong, the OM642 diesel is the towing and distance workhorse, and the 500 e plug-in covers short trips on electric power. The 7G/9G automatic is smooth. It is a spacious, comfortable large SUV built for comfort, space and towing, not for keen driving.

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.