Peugeot 508 2018 vs BMW 3 series 2025

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Peugeot 508
2018 -
BMW 3 series
2025 -
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 1.5 Diesel3.0 Hybrid
Diesel (Peugeot 508) engines offer better fuel efficiency on highways and deliver high torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy-duty use. Hybrid (BMW 3 series) engines, however, are more fuel efficient in city traffic and produce lower emissions, especially during low-speed or stop-and-go conditions.

Performance

Power: 130 HP381 HP
Torque: 300 NM540 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.1 seconds4.5 seconds
BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving.
Peugeot 508 engine produces 251 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 240 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Peugeot 508 reaches 100 km/h speed 5.6 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Consumption: 3.9 l/100km7.9 l/100km
Fuel cost per 100km: 7.40 € no data
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Diesel€/l
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres59 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1410 km in combined cycle740 km in combined cycle
Peugeot 508 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)All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)

Dimensions

Length: 4.78 m4.71 m
Width: 1.86 m1.83 m
Height: 1.42 m1.44 m
Both cars are similar in size. Peugeot 508 is 6 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 3 cm wider, while the height of Peugeot 508 is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 530 litres500 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down, if possible
1780 litres1510 litres
Peugeot 508 has more luggage capacity.
Peugeot 508 has 30 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Peugeot 508 (by 270 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.8 meters12 meters
The turning circle of the Peugeot 508 is 1.2 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Peugeot 508 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight: 2`043 kg2`425 kg
Net weight:1`430 kg1`830 kg
Load capacity:613 kg595 kg
Safety: no datano data
Quality: no datano data
Average price (€): 18 80025 200
Pros and Cons: Peugeot 508 has
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • roomier boot
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
BMW 3 sērija has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • has 4x4 drive
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