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BMW 3 Series Touring vs Peugeot 308 SW - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (550 HP vs 195 HP), boot space and price (41100 £ vs 30100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Touring or Peugeot 308 SW?

BMW 3 Series Touring

4.3 (1 Reviews)
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Peugeot 308 SW

4.5 (2 Reviews)
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You can find all user reviews further down on this page.

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

3 Series Touring

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 308 SW has a noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 30100 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Touring costs 41100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10937 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Peugeot 308 SW manages with 2.30 L and is therefore barely noticeable more efficient than the BMW 3 Series Touring with 2.50 L. The difference is about 0.20 L per 100 km.

As for electric range, the Peugeot 308 SW performs decisively better – achieving up to 410 km, about 313 km more than the BMW 3 Series Touring.

308 SW

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 3 Series Touring has a significantly edge – offering 550 HP compared to 195 HP. That’s roughly 355 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Touring is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the Peugeot 308 SW takes 7.70 s. That’s about 4.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW 3 Series Touring performs minimal better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Peugeot 308 SW tops out at 225 km/h. The difference is around 25 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: BMW 3 Series Touring pulls decisively stronger with 700 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 400 Nm difference.

3 Series Touring

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 curb weight, Peugeot 308 SW is slightly lighter – 1484 kg compared to 1650 kg. The difference is around 166 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Peugeot 308 SW offers slight more room – 551 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 51 L.

In maximum load capacity, the BMW 3 Series Touring performs slight better – up to 1510 L, which is about 27 L more than the Peugeot 308 SW.

When it comes to payload, BMW 3 Series Touring hardly perceptible takes the win – 520 kg compared to 508 kg. That’s a difference of about 12 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 3 Series Touring 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.

BMW 3 Series Touring
Peugeot 308 SW

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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 - 550 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.5 - 10.5 L
  • Electric Range : 91 - 97 km

BMW 3 Series Touring

4.3 (1 Reviews)
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The BMW 3 Series Touring blends sporting poise with everyday practicality, wrapping sharp handling and a premium cabin into a wagon that actually makes errands feel enjoyable. It’s the kind of car that hides a family-hauler’s sense of duty beneath a driver's-car attitude — useful, classy, and just cheeky enough to make you smile on the open road.

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Peugeot 308 SW

4.5 (2 Reviews)
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The Peugeot 308 SW blends French flair with estate practicality, dressing up daily chores in a surprisingly handsome package. Inside it's cleverly laid out and comfortable, and the composed, entertaining drive makes family duty feel a little less like a chore.

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BMW 3 Series Touring
Peugeot 308 SW

Costs and Consumption

Price
41100 - 131100 £
Price
30100 - 43800 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.5 L
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.20 kWh
Electric Range
91 - 97 km
Electric Range
78 - 410 km
Battery Capacity
19.50 kWh
Battery Capacity
0.40 kWh
co2
57 - 238 g/km
co2
0 - 130 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 59 L
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1650 - 2025 kg
Curb weight
1484 - 1783 kg
Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
Trunk capacity
467 - 551 L
Length
4713 - 4714 mm
Length
4636 mm
Width
1827 - 1918 mm
Width
1852 mm
Height
1440 - 1448 mm
Height
1438 mm
Max trunk capacity
1420 - 1510 L
Max trunk capacity
1402 - 1483 L
Payload
405 - 520 kg
Payload
417 - 508 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 550 HP
Power HP
131 - 195 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.9 s
Max Speed
213 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
170 - 225 km/h
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
110 - 405 kW
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Engine capacity
1995 - 2998 cm3
Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
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.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.