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BMW 3 Series Touring vs Peugeot 508 comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 360 HP), boot space and price (41,100 £ vs 44,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Touring or Peugeot 508?

BMW 3 Series Touring vs Peugeot 508: Key differences

BMW 3 Series Touring

4.3 (1 Reviews)
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  • only slightly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • substantially more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
  • only slightly more trunk space
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Peugeot 508

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly more efficient
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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:

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.

BMW 3 Series Touring is only slightly cheaper – starting at 41,100 £ , while the Peugeot 508 costs 44,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,514 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 508 uses 1.6 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the BMW 3 Series Touring with 2.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.9 L/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers substantially more range – reaching up to 97 km, about 42 km more than the Peugeot 508.

508

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 offers clearly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 360 HP. That’s roughly 170 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 508 takes 5.2 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Touring delivers markedly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 180 Nm more.

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 terms of curb weight, BMW 3 Series Touring is very slightly lighter – 1,650 kg compared to 1,811 kg. The difference is around 161 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers only slightly more boot space – 500 L compared to 487 L. That’s a difference of about 13 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 3 Series Touring carries marginally more – 520 kg compared to 469 kg. That’s a difference of about 51 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 3 Series Touring is decisively ahead 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
BMW 3 Series Touring
Peugeot 508

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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BMW 3 Series Touring

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 508

The Peugeot 508 turns heads with a low-slung, almost coupe-like silhouette and a cabin that feels grown-up and surprisingly premium for the money. On the road it balances comfort and poise with a playful edge, making it a convincing choice for buyers who want something stylish and sensible without shouting for attention.

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BMW 3 Series Touring
Peugeot 508

Costs and Consumption

Price
41,100 - 91,900 £
Price
44,600 - 60,800 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
91 - 97 km
Electric Range
46 - 55 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
57 - 233 g/km
co2
36 - 45 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
43 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,650 - 2,025 kg
Curb weight
1,811 - 1,941 kg
Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
Trunk capacity
487 L
Length
-
Length
4,750 mm
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
1,403 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,537 L
Payload
430 - 520 kg
Payload
379 - 469 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Power HP
180 - 360 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.2 - 8.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
230 - 250 km/h
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
360 - 520 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Power kW
133 - 265 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
BMW
Brand
Peugeot
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