Peugeot 308 2008 vs BMW 5 series 1996
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 175 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Peugeot 308 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 308 engine produces 25 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 50 NM more than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power Peugeot 308 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 9.0 | |
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The Peugeot 308 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 308 consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that by driving the Peugeot 308 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Peugeot 308) 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 5 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: | 280'000 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 5 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Peugeot 207 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW Z3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.44 m | |
| Peugeot 308 is 50 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 2 cm wider, while the height of Peugeot 308 is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 348 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1398 litres | no data | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage space. Peugeot 308 has 112 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 308 is 0.1 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`855 | 1`980 | |
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| Quality: | Peugeot 308 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 235 percent more cases than Peugeot 308, so Peugeot 308 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 5200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.0/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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