Peugeot 408 2018 vs BMW 5 series 2020
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 290 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
| Peugeot 408 engine produces 48 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 60 NM less than BMW 5 series. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 6.8 | |
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The Peugeot 408 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 408 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that by driving the Peugeot 408 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 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 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 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. | |||
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Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.75 m | 4.96 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.48 m | |
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Peugeot 408 is smaller, but slightly higher. Peugeot 408 is 21 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Peugeot 408 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 530 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage space. Peugeot 408 has 75 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 408 is 0.8 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Peugeot 408 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`285 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 28 600 | 48 400 | |
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