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BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Peugeot Boxer comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 279 HP), boot space and price (39,900 £ vs 35,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Saloon or Peugeot Boxer?

BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Peugeot Boxer: Key differences

BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • significantly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • markedly lighter
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Peugeot Boxer

  • a bit cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

3 Series Saloon

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Peugeot Boxer is a bit cheaper – starting at 35,500 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Saloon costs 39,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,395 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Saloon uses 2.4 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Peugeot Boxer with 7.5 L/100km. The difference is about 5.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Peugeot Boxer offers substantially more range – reaching up to 424 km, about 323 km more than the BMW 3 Series Saloon.

Boxer

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 BMW 3 Series Saloon offers significantly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 279 HP. That’s roughly 251 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Saloon delivers visibly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm more.

3 Series Saloon

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Peugeot Boxer offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 3 Series Saloon is markedly lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 2,075 kg. The difference is around 500 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot Boxer carries significantly more – 2,080 kg compared to 495 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,585 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 3 Series Saloon is far ahead 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 £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
BMW 3 Series Saloon
Peugeot Boxer

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BMW 3 Series Saloon

The BMW 3 Series saloon is a driver's car in a suit, blending poised handling with a cabin that feels more premium than its practicality suggests. It’s composed enough for daily duties yet playful enough to keep weekend drives interesting, making it a sensible choice for buyers who still want to have fun.

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Peugeot Boxer

The Peugeot Boxer wears its workmanlike practicality with a surprising amount of style, offering an interior that’s easy to live with for tradespeople and small businesses. It’s a sensible, no-nonsense choice if you need reliable load space and low running costs, with clever details that make daily life easier and an exterior that won’t embarrass when you arrive on site.

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BMW 3 Series Saloon
Peugeot Boxer

Costs and Consumption

Price
39,900 - 91,000 £
Price
35,500 - 57,800 £
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
26.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
96 - 101 km
Electric Range
424 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
54 - 227 g/km
co2
0 - 233 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
3 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,960 kg
Curb weight
2,075 - 2,940 kg
Trunk capacity
375 - 480 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Width
2,050 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
405 - 495 kg
Payload
560 - 2,080 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Power HP
120 - 279 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
320 - 450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Power kW
88 - 205 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Peugeot
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