Peugeot 407 2008 vs BMW 3 series 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 197 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
| Peugeot 407 engine produces 7 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 40 NM more than BMW 3 series. Despite the higher power, Peugeot 407 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 6.9 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 407 consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Peugeot 407 could require 240 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.40 m | |
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Peugeot 407 is larger, but slightly lower. Peugeot 407 is 24 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 9 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 400 litres | 440 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Peugeot 407 has 40 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. This could mean that the Peugeot 407 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 407 is 0.7 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Peugeot 407 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`130 | 2`005 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 407 has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 7800 | |
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