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BMW 5 Series Saloon vs Peugeot 308 SW comparison

Compare performance (727 HP vs 195 HP), boot space and price (50,800 £ vs 30,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Saloon or Peugeot 308 SW?

BMW 5 Series Saloon vs Peugeot 308 SW: Key differences

BMW 5 Series Saloon

  • clearly more power
  • barely more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Peugeot 308 SW

4.5 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • markedly lighter
  • marginally more trunk space
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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

5 Series Saloon

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Peugeot 308 SW is clearly cheaper – starting at 30,100 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Saloon costs 50,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,708 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 5 Series Saloon uses 2.1 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Peugeot 308 SW with 2.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Peugeot 308 SW offers considerably more range – reaching up to 444 km, about 339 km more than the BMW 5 Series Saloon.

308 SW

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 5 Series Saloon offers clearly more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 195 HP. That’s roughly 532 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Saloon is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Peugeot 308 SW takes 7.7 s. That’s about 4.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Saloon delivers substantially more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 700 Nm more.

5 Series Saloon

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot 308 SW is markedly lighter – 1,484 kg compared to 1,800 kg. The difference is around 316 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot 308 SW offers marginally more boot space – 551 L compared to 520 L. That’s a difference of about 31 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Saloon carries somewhat more – 600 kg compared to 508 kg. That’s a difference of about 92 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 5 Series Saloon 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 £50,800
5 Series Saloon

BMW 5 Series Saloon

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 197 - 727 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.1 - 5.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 67 - 105 km
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BMW 5 Series Saloon

The BMW 5 Series Saloon blends executive poise with a driver's instinct, delivering a supple, refined cabin and a chassis that prefers composed authority over bravado. For buyers who want a grown-up commuter that still enjoys a twisty road, it’s the kind of car that keeps your colleagues impressed and your weekend grin intact.

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Peugeot 308 SW

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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Reviews Peugeot 308 SW

4.5 (2 Reviews)
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GT
6 Dec 2025, 17:50:57

Great car with a smooth ride. I have 308 SW GT, with the 180HP PHEV engine

pierre
29 Nov 2025, 17:19:44

150,000 km in 2 years — SW BlueHDi 1.5L 30cv. Comfortable, excellent gearbox. Maybe a bit noisy on the motorway, with air noise around the front doors. A slightly punchier engine would be welcome. The entire timing system was replaced under warranty at 110,000 km.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
50,800 - 124,500 £
Price
30,100 - 43,800 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
67 - 105 km
Electric Range
81 - 444 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
48 - 152 g/km
co2
0 - 134 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,800 - 2,515 kg
Curb weight
1,484 - 1,783 kg
Trunk capacity
466 - 520 L
Trunk capacity
467 - 551 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
425 - 600 kg
Payload
417 - 508 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, 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
197 - 727 HP
Power HP
131 - 195 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Peugeot
Is the BMW 5 Series Saloon offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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