Peugeot 508 2014 vs BMW 5 series 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 165 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 6.3 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Peugeot 508 engine produces 80 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 110 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Peugeot 508 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 6.5 | |
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The Peugeot 508 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 508 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that by driving the Peugeot 508 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1240 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| Peugeot 508 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Peugeot 508) 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 146 mm (5.7 inches) | 141 mm (5.6 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 300'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Peugeot 208 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 5 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2011 2.0 engine: Until 2015, engines used to have problems with the timing chain guides, which have been resolved over time. Other problems with this engine are the oil pump performance and its drive chain, as well as cracking ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2011 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.83 m | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Peugeot 508 is 7 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 3 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 473 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1183 litres | no data | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage space. Peugeot 508 has 47 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 508 is 0.3 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`015 | 2`230 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 8800 | 11 600 | |
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