Compare performance (727 HP vs 240 HP), boot space and price (53,100 £ vs 35,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Touring or Peugeot 408?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
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 408 is clearly cheaper – starting at 35,100 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Touring costs 53,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,025 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 5 Series Touring uses 2.3 L/100km and is somewhat more efficient than the Peugeot 408 with 2.6 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.
As for electric range, the Peugeot 408 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 456 km, about 358 km more than the BMW 5 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 5 Series Touring offers considerably more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 240 HP. That’s roughly 487 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Touring is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Peugeot 408 takes 7.2 s. That’s about 3.6 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Touring delivers significantly more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 640 Nm more.
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, Peugeot 408 is moderately lighter – 1,544 kg compared to 1,850 kg. The difference is around 306 kg.
When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Touring carries visibly more – 620 kg compared to 456 kg. That’s a difference of about 164 kg.
The BMW 5 Series Touring stands well ahead of its rival 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.
The BMW 5 Series Touring takes executive elegance and stretches it into a practical estate, marrying refined interior comfort with everyday usability. It drives with reassuring poise, offers plenty of space for luggage or a small life's worth of gear, and somehow manages to look sharper than most saloons in the car park — a compelling choice if you want luxury without surrendering practicality.
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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Price
53,100 - 126,200 £
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Price
35,100 - 48,000 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.6 - 5 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
65 - 98 km
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Electric Range
79 - 456 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
53 - 157 g/km
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co2
0 - 114 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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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
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,850 - 2,550 kg
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Curb weight
1,544 - 1,879 kg
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Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
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Trunk capacity
-
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Length
-
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Length
-
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Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
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Width
1,848 mm
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Height
-
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
500 - 620 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 MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
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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
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
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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
197 - 727 HP
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Power HP
145 - 240 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.5 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.2 - 9.4 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
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Torque
230 - 360 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
145 - 535 kW
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Power kW
107 - 176 kW
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Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
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Model Year
2026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, C
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, A
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Peugeot
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