BMW 3 series 2012 vs Peugeot 308 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | 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: | 184 HP | 92 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 92 HP more power than Peugeot 308, whereas torque is 150 NM more than Peugeot 308. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 4.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 3.8 | |
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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: | 57 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1230 km in combined cycle | 1390 km in combined cycle | |
| 1460 km on highway | 1510 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 109 mm (4.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 3 series can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this BMW 3 series version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from ten 4x4 versions of BMW 3 series 2012 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Citroen C3, Citroen C4 Picasso, Peugeot 2008, Citroen C4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2012 2.0 engine: Because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100,000 km, the BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine. Replacing the timing chain also requires removing the engine from ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2012 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.47 m | |
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BMW 3 series is larger, but lower. BMW 3 series is 4 cm longer than the Peugeot 308, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 3 series is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 495 litres | 610 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1500 litres | 1660 litres | |
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Peugeot 308 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 3 series has 115 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 160 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.1 metres more than that of the Peugeot 308. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`050 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Peugeot 308 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Peugeot 308, so Peugeot 308 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 000 | 6600 | |
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