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BMW 3 Series Touring vs Peugeot 408 - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (550 HP vs 225 HP), boot space and price (41100 £ vs 35100 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Touring or Peugeot 408?

BMW 3 Series Touring

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Peugeot 408

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

3 Series Touring @ BMW Group Press

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Peugeot 408 has a slightly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 35100 £, while the BMW 3 Series Touring costs 41100 £. That’s a price difference of around 5940 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW 3 Series Touring manages with 2.50 L and is therefore barely noticeable more efficient than the Peugeot 408 with 2.70 L. The difference is about 0.20 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Peugeot 408 performs clearly better – achieving up to 455 km, about 358 km more than the BMW 3 Series Touring.

408 @ Peugeot / Stellantis Media

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 Touring has a significantly edge – offering 550 HP compared to 225 HP. That’s roughly 325 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Touring is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the Peugeot 408 takes 7.20 s. That’s about 3.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW 3 Series Touring performs evident better – reaching 300 km/h, while the Peugeot 408 tops out at 233 km/h. The difference is around 67 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: BMW 3 Series Touring pulls clearly stronger with 700 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 340 Nm difference.

3 Series Touring @ BMW Group Press

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, Peugeot 408 is minimal lighter – 1544 kg compared to 1650 kg. The difference is around 106 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Peugeot 408 offers barely noticeable more room – 536 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 36 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Peugeot 408 performs slight better – up to 1583 L, which is about 73 L more than the BMW 3 Series Touring.

When it comes to payload, BMW 3 Series Touring a bit takes the win – 520 kg compared to 456 kg. That’s a difference of about 64 kg.

Who wins the race?

The BMW 3 Series Touring proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
BMW 3 Series Touring is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £41,100
3 Series Touring @ BMW Group Press

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
Peugeot 408

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BMW 3 Series Touring

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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 408

The Peugeot 408 blends a coupe-like roofline with practical sensibility, delivering striking looks and a surprisingly airy, premium-feeling cabin. On the road it prefers comfort and poise over manic thrills, making it a smart, stylish choice for buyers who want something a bit different from the usual family hatchback.

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BMW 3 Series Touring
Peugeot 408
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Costs and Consumption

Price
41100 - 131100 £
Price
35100 - 48000 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.5 L
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 5.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14.80 kWh
Electric Range
91 - 97 km
Electric Range
79 - 455 km
Battery Capacity
19.50 kWh
Battery Capacity
58.20 kWh
co2
57 - 238 g/km
co2
0 - 114 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 59 L
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1650 - 2025 kg
Curb weight
1544 - 1879 kg
Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
Trunk capacity
471 - 536 L
Length
4713 - 4801 mm
Length
4687 mm
Width
1827 - 1918 mm
Width
1848 mm
Height
1440 - 1448 mm
Height
1478 mm
Max trunk capacity
1420 - 1510 L
Max trunk capacity
1528 - 1583 L
Payload
405 - 520 kg
Payload
371 - 456 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 550 HP
Power HP
145 - 225 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.2 - 9.4 s
Max Speed
213 - 300 km/h
Max Speed
160 - 233 km/h
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 405 kW
Power kW
107 - 165 kW
Engine capacity
1995 - 2998 cm3
Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3

General

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