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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
detailsThe 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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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
41100 - 131100 £
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Price
35100 - 48000 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.5 L
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Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 5.1 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.80 kWh
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Electric Range
91 - 97 km
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Electric Range
79 - 455 km
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Battery Capacity
19.50 kWh
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Battery Capacity
58.20 kWh
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co2
57 - 238 g/km
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co2
0 - 114 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
40 - 59 L
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Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1650 - 2025 kg
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Curb weight
1544 - 1879 kg
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Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
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Trunk capacity
471 - 536 L
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Length
4713 - 4801 mm
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Length
4687 mm
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Width
1827 - 1918 mm
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Width
1848 mm
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Height
1440 - 1448 mm
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Height
1478 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1420 - 1510 L
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Max trunk capacity
1528 - 1583 L
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Payload
405 - 520 kg
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Payload
371 - 456 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
150 - 550 HP
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Power HP
145 - 225 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.2 - 9.4 s
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Max Speed
213 - 300 km/h
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Max Speed
160 - 233 km/h
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
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Torque
230 - 360 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
110 - 405 kW
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Power kW
107 - 165 kW
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Engine capacity
1995 - 2998 cm3
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Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, B
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Peugeot
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The BMW 3 Series Touring is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.
The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.