Peugeot 407 2005 vs BMW 3 series 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 330 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Peugeot 407 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 407 engine produces 54 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 110 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Peugeot 407 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Peugeot 407 consumes 2.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Peugeot 407 could require 420 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Peugeot 407 consumes 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 1240 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series 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 407) 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 3 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW 3 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.37 m | |
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Peugeot 407 is larger. Peugeot 407 is 33 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 11 cm wider, while the height of Peugeot 407 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 400 litres | 410 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Peugeot 407 has 10 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. This could mean that the Peugeot 407 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 407 is 1.7 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Peugeot 407 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`060 | 1`915 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Peugeot 407 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 3 series, so Peugeot 407 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 5600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.4/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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