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BMW 5 Series Touring vs Peugeot 408 comparison

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?

BMW 5 Series Touring vs Peugeot 408: Key differences

BMW 5 Series Touring

  • considerably more power
  • somewhat more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Peugeot 408

4.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • moderately lighter
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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 Touring

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 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.

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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 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.

5 Series Touring

Space and Everyday Use:

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.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

from £53,100
5 Series Touring

BMW 5 Series Touring

  • 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 2.3 - 6.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 65 - 98 km
BMW 5 Series Touring
Peugeot 408

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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BMW 5 Series Touring

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.

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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 5 Series Touring
Peugeot 408

Costs and Consumption

Price
53,100 - 126,200 £
Price
35,100 - 48,000 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.6 - 5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
65 - 98 km
Electric Range
79 - 456 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
53 - 157 g/km
co2
0 - 114 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,850 - 2,550 kg
Curb weight
1,544 - 1,879 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
-
Length
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Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
500 - 620 kg
Payload
371 - 456 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Power HP
145 - 240 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.2 - 9.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
107 - 176 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Peugeot
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