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BMW 3 Series Touring vs Peugeot 208 comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (41,100 £ vs 21,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Touring or Peugeot 208?

BMW 3 Series Touring vs Peugeot 208: Key differences

BMW 3 Series Touring

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  • substantially more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space
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Peugeot 208

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  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • clearly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

3 Series Touring

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Peugeot 208 is considerably cheaper – starting at 21,000 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Touring costs 41,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,075 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Touring uses 2.5 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Peugeot 208 with 4.5 L/100km. The difference is about 2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Peugeot 208 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 432 km, about 335 km more than the BMW 3 Series Touring.

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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 Touring offers substantially 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 Touring is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Peugeot 208 takes 8.3 s. That’s about 4.7 s quicker.

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

3 Series Touring

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot 208 is clearly lighter – 1,165 kg compared to 1,650 kg. The difference is around 485 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers markedly more boot space – 500 L compared to 352 L. That’s a difference of about 148 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 3 Series Touring carries moderately more – 520 kg compared to 430 kg. That’s a difference of about 90 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 3 Series Touring stands well ahead of its rival 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 £41,100
3 Series Touring

BMW 3 Series Touring

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 530 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
  • Electric Range 91 - 97 km
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Peugeot 208

The Peugeot 208 feels like a city-savvy fox: compact, stylish and surprisingly grown-up, with a cabin that punches above its weight and enough personality to make daily commutes a little less boring. It’s a smart pick for buyers who want chic practicality without the showroom bluster — easy to park, thrifty to run and oddly fun when the road tightens up.

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Fuel consumption stated in the article — misleading. In town, on the highway, at least 7 L/100 km.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
41,100 - 93,300 £
Price
21,000 - 33,200 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.1 - 15.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
91 - 97 km
Electric Range
363 - 432 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
57 - 233 g/km
co2
0 - 116 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,650 - 2,025 kg
Curb weight
1,165 - 1,530 kg
Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
Trunk capacity
309 - 352 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Width
1,745 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
430 - 520 kg
Payload
380 - 430 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic 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
3.6 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 10.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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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 Touring offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW 3 Series Touring is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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