Peugeot 308 2021 vs Mercedes A class 2018
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Peugeot 308 is available only with front wheel drive, while Mercedes A class can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.2 - 1.6 | 1.3 - 2.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 - 181 HP | 109 - 421 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 - 300 NM | 180 - 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 - 7.6 seconds | 3.9 - 10.9 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 1.3 - 1.4 | no data | |
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 81 - 104 mm (3.2 - 4.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Peugeot 308 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.37 m | 4.45 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
| Peugeot 308 is 8 cm shorter than the Mercedes A class, 5 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 412 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1323 litres | 1210 litres | |
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Peugeot 308 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Peugeot 308 has 42 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes A class. The Mercedes A class may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Peugeot 308 (by 113 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 308 is 1 metres less than that of the Mercedes A class, which means Peugeot 308 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`120 | ~ 1`998 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 21 800 | 21 600 | |
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