BMW 3 series 2022 vs Peugeot 408 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 114 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 254 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 36 HP more power than Peugeot 408, whereas torque is 66 NM more than Peugeot 408. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 4.9 | |
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The Peugeot 408 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 408, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| Peugeot 408 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Peugeot 408) 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.51 m | |
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BMW 3 series is larger, but lower. BMW 3 series is 2 cm longer than the Peugeot 408, 1 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 560 litres | |
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Peugeot 408 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, 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. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.2 metres more than that of the Peugeot 408. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`125 kg | 1`805 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 35 400 | 24 000 | |
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