Peugeot 308 2007 vs BMW 5 series 2000
| 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: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Peugeot 308 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 308 and BMW 5 series have the same engine power, but Peugeot 308 torque is 40 NM more than BMW 5 series. Peugeot 308 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 5.9 | |
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The Peugeot 308 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 308 consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1090 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 1330 km on highway | 1480 km on highway | ||
| BMW 5 series 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: | 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: | 520'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 407, Citroen C5, Citroen C4 | Used also on BMW 3 sērija | |
| 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. | |||
| Peugeot 308 2007 2.0 engine: The 2.0 HDI (DW10BTED4) engine is reliable and durable, with few issues in its mechanical components, but it does have some recurring problems. Early models featured a short camshaft timing chain that was prone to ... More about Peugeot 308 2007 2.0 engine | |||
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 |
1201 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`905 | 2`000 | |
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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 (€): | 2600 | 5200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.0/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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