Peugeot 308 2017 vs Mercedes A class 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
| Peugeot 308 engine produces 28 HP more power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 170 NM more than Mercedes A class. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.0 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 308 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Peugeot 308 consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class, which means that by driving the Peugeot 308 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Peugeot 308 consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1320 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1470 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Peugeot 308 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 110 mm (4.3 inches) | 93 mm (3.7 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. Note, however, that this Peugeot 308 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Peugeot 3008, Citroen C4, Peugeot 508, Citroen SpaceTourer | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes B klase, Mercedes CLA, Mercedes GLA | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 308 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.25 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Peugeot 308 is 5 cm shorter than the Mercedes A class, 2 cm wider, while the height of Peugeot 308 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 341 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1228 litres | 1157 litres | |
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Peugeot 308 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Peugeot 308 has 79 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 71 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 308 is 0.6 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): | 1`900 | 1`935 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 308 has serious deffects in 120 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 200 | 14 600 | |
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