Comparison
208 Active (2012) vs A-Class AMG A35 (Cosmos Black metallic)
Head-to-head across 2 brand(s). Differing rows are highlighted; ▲ marks the best value in a row.
| Specification |  Peugeot · 2012 208 Active (2012) Remove |  Mercedes-Benz · 2026 A-Class AMG A35 Cosmos Black metallic Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Brand | Peugeot | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 208 | A-Class |
| Variant / Trim | Active | AMG A35 |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Vehicle class | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Model year | 2012 | 2026▲ best |
| Powertrain | ICE | ICE |
| Segment | B | B |
| Seating capacity | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Country of origin | France | Germany |
| Availability | Discontinued | On sale |
| Colors | ||
| Exterior colors | Blanc Banquise, Gris Aluminium, Noir Perla Nera, Rouge Aden | Cosmos Black metallic |
| Powertrain & Performance | ||
| Engine type | 1.2L VTi petrol I3 | M260 2.0L Turbo |
| Displacement | 1,199 cc | 1,991 cc |
| Cylinders | 3 | 4 |
| Aspiration | NA | Turbo |
| Fuel type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Max power | 82 hp | 306 hp▲ best |
| Max torque | 118 Nm | 400 Nm▲ best |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 7G-DCT AMG Speedshift |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
| 0–100 km/h | 12.6 s | 4.7 s▲ best |
| Top speed | 175 km/h | 250 km/h▲ best |
| Fuel consumption | 5.4 L/100km▲ best | 7.6 L/100km |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Length | 3,962 mm | 4,419 mm |
| Width | 1,739 mm | 1,796 mm |
| Height | 1,460 mm | 1,440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,538 mm | 2,729 mm▲ best |
| Ground clearance | 130 mm▲ best | 122 mm |
| Kerb weight | 975 kg | 1,555 kg |
| Boot capacity | 285 L | 370 L▲ best |
| Fuel tank | 50 L | 51 L▲ best |
| Chassis, Wheels & Brakes | ||
| Front suspension | MacPherson strut | MacPherson strut |
| Rear suspension | torsion beam | Multi-link |
| Front brakes | ventilated disc | Ventilated disc |
| Rear brakes | drum | Solid disc |
| Wheel size | 15 in | 19 in |
| Tyre size | 185/65 R15 | 235/35 R19 |
| Interior & Comfort | ||
| Upholstery | Fabric | Leather |
| Climate control | manual air conditioning | ✓ |
| Panoramic roof | — | ✓ |
| Wireless charging | — | ✓ |
| Infotainment & Connectivity | ||
| Central screen | 7 in | 10.25 in▲ best |
| Apple CarPlay | No | Wireless |
| Android Auto | No | Wireless |
| Speakers | 4 | 10▲ best |
| Safety & ADAS | ||
| Airbags | 2 | 7▲ best |
| ADAS level | None | L2 |
| Adaptive cruise control | — | ✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | — | ✓ |
| 360° camera | — | ✓ |
| Parking sensors | None | Front & rear |
| ISOFIX points | 2 | 2 |
| Tyre-pressure monitoring | — | ✓ |
| Warranty & Ownership | ||
| Vehicle warranty (years) | 2 yr | 2 yr |
| Vehicle warranty (distance) | 96,000 km | 999,999 km▲ best |