Peugeot 508 2015 vs BMW 5 series 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Peugeot 508 engine produces 64 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 80 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Peugeot 508 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.9 | 8.1 | |
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The Peugeot 508 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 508 consumes 4.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that by driving the Peugeot 508 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 630 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1840 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 2000 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 508 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Peugeot 508) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 5 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 146 mm (5.7 inches) | 141 mm (5.6 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C4, Peugeot 3008, Citroen Berlingo, Opel Grandland | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.83 m | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Peugeot 508 is 7 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 3 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 515 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1183 litres | no data | |
| Peugeot 508 has 5 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 508 is 0.3 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`045 | 2`235 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 9200 | 12 400 | |
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