Peugeot 408 2017 vs BMW 3 series 2022
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 114 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 254 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Peugeot 408 engine produces 36 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 66 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Peugeot 408 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 5.5 | |
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The Peugeot 408 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 408 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Peugeot 408 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1220 km in combined cycle | 1070 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| 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: | 4.70 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.43 m | |
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Peugeot 408 is smaller, but higher. Peugeot 408 is 2 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Peugeot 408 is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 480 litres | |
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Peugeot 408 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The BMW 3 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 408 is 0.2 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`805 kg | 2`125 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 24 000 | 35 400 | |
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