BMW 3 series 2005 vs Peugeot 308 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 53 HP more power than Peugeot 308, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Peugeot 308. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.1 | |
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The Peugeot 308 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 308, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series could require 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 1170 km in combined cycle | |
| 1320 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 308 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 1 sērija | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Citroen C3, Peugeot 207, Citroen C5, Citroen C4 Picasso | |
| 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: | 4.52 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.50 m | |
| BMW 3 series is 2 cm longer than the Peugeot 308, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 3 series is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 508 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1385 litres | 1736 litres | |
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Peugeot 308 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 3 series has 48 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 308. This could mean that the BMW 3 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Peugeot 308 (by 351 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.1 metres more than that of the Peugeot 308. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`045 | 2`150 | |
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| Quality: | Peugeot 308 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Peugeot 308, so Peugeot 308 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 2600 | |
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