BMW 3 series 2018 vs Peugeot 408 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 374 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.4 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| BMW 3 series engine produces 238 HP more power than Peugeot 408, whereas torque is 270 NM more than Peugeot 408. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.9 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 53 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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BMW 3 sērija has 4x4: BMW xDrive is a proactive all-wheel drive system without a center differential that engages before the vehicle becomes destabilized, unnoticed by the driver. Torque is distributed between the axles by an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch in the transfer case. The clutch is partially locked at most times, distributing power to both axles in a 40/60 front/rear ratio, but the system is capable of sending 100% of the torque to either axle. At higher speeds or when parking, multi-plate clutch is disengaged and all power is transferred to the rear wheels. DSC system (Dynamic Stability Control) also brakes the wheels separately to regain traction and assist in cornering. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2018 3.0 engine: The B58 engine, compared to its predecessor, features a 20% increase in boost pressure, a closed-deck cylinder block design, an increased compression ratio of 11.0:1, and a slightly larger displacement of 2998 cc, up from 2979 cc, with an additional weight of 8 kg. Despite its advancements, the engine has several common ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2018 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.51 m | |
| BMW 3 series is 4 cm shorter than the Peugeot 408, 1 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 455 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, BMW 3 series has 25 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 408. The Peugeot 408 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.8 metres more than that of the Peugeot 408, which means BMW 3 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`245 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 32 200 | 27 600 | |
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