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BMW 1 Series vs Peugeot 508 SW comparison

Compare performance (300 HP vs 360 HP), boot space and price (29,400 £ vs 45,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 1 Series or Peugeot 508 SW?

BMW 1 Series vs Peugeot 508 SW: Key differences

BMW 1 Series

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  • considerably cheaper
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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Peugeot 508 SW

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  • slightly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

1 Series

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

BMW 1 Series is considerably cheaper – starting at 29,400 £ , while the Peugeot 508 SW costs 45,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,243 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 508 SW uses 1.7 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the BMW 1 Series with 4.3 L/100km. The difference is about 2.6 L/100km.

508 SW

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Peugeot 508 SW offers slightly more power – delivering 360 HP compared to 300 HP. That’s roughly 60 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 1 Series is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Peugeot 508 SW takes 5.2 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 508 SW delivers clearly more torque with 520 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm more.

1 Series

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 1 Series is clearly lighter – 1,465 kg compared to 1,846 kg. The difference is around 381 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot 508 SW offers clearly more boot space – 530 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 150 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 1 Series carries somewhat more – 510 kg compared to 454 kg. That’s a difference of about 56 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 508 SW is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £45,600
508 SW

Peugeot 508 SW

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 180 - 360 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.7 - 2 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 46 - 52 km
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BMW 1 Series

The BMW 1 Series is a compact premium hatchback that injects a proper sense of driving fun into everyday life, with sharp handling and a cabin that punches above its class. It’s a great pick for buyers who want sporty manners without losing practicality, and yes, you’ll still get that unmistakable BMW grin behind the wheel.

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Peugeot 508 SW

Costs and Consumption
Price
29,400 - 51,900 £
Price
45,600 - 61,800 £
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
46 - 52 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
112 - 173 g/km
co2
38 - 45 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
43 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,465 - 1,625 kg
Curb weight
1,846 - 1,967 kg
Trunk capacity
300 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
530 L
Length
-
Length
4,778 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
1,420 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,780 L
Payload
475 - 510 kg
Payload
373 - 454 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 300 HP
Power HP
180 - 360 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.2 - 8.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
230 - 250 km/h
Torque
230 - 400 Nm
Torque
360 - 520 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
90 - 221 kW
Power kW
133 - 265 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
BMW
Brand
Peugeot
What drive types are available for the BMW 1 Series?

The BMW 1 Series is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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