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BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Peugeot 2008 comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (39,900 £ vs 24,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Saloon or Peugeot 2008?

BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Peugeot 2008: Key differences

BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • clearly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely more trunk space
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Peugeot 2008

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  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • noticeably lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

3 Series Saloon

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Peugeot 2008 is significantly cheaper – starting at 24,800 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Saloon costs 39,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,180 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Saloon uses 2.4 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Peugeot 2008 with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2.5 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Peugeot 2008 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 405 km, about 304 km more than the BMW 3 Series Saloon.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 3 Series Saloon offers clearly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 374 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Saloon is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Peugeot 2008 takes 8.3 s. That’s about 4.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Saloon delivers substantially more torque with 700 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 430 Nm more.

3 Series Saloon

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, Peugeot 2008 is noticeably lighter – 1,263 kg compared to 1,575 kg. The difference is around 312 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 3 Series Saloon offers barely more boot space – 480 L compared to 434 L. That’s a difference of about 46 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 3 Series Saloon carries marginally more – 495 kg compared to 447 kg. That’s a difference of about 48 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 3 Series Saloon holds a decisive overall lead 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 £39,900
3 Series Saloon

BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 530 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 96 - 101 km
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BMW 3 Series Saloon
Peugeot 2008

Costs and Consumption
Price
39,900 - 91,000 £
Price
24,800 - 40,400 £
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
96 - 101 km
Electric Range
405 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
54 - 227 g/km
co2
0 - 129 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,960 kg
Curb weight
1,263 - 1,623 kg
Trunk capacity
375 - 480 L
Trunk capacity
434 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Width
1,770 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
405 - 495 kg
Payload
407 - 447 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Power HP
101 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 10.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A, D
Brand
BMW
Brand
Peugeot
Is the BMW 3 Series Saloon offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW 3 Series Saloon is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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