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BMW 5 Series Touring vs Peugeot 508 comparison

Compare performance (727 HP vs 360 HP), boot space and price (53,100 £ vs 44,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Touring or Peugeot 508?

BMW 5 Series Touring vs Peugeot 508: Key differences

BMW 5 Series Touring

  • significantly more power
  • substantially more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly more trunk space
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Peugeot 508

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  • somewhat cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • very slightly 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:

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.

Peugeot 508 is somewhat cheaper – starting at 44,600 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Touring costs 53,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,571 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 508 uses 1.6 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the BMW 5 Series Touring with 2.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers substantially more range – reaching up to 98 km, about 43 km more than the Peugeot 508.

508

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 significantly more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 360 HP. That’s roughly 367 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 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 5 Series Touring delivers clearly more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 480 Nm more.

5 Series Touring

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 508 is very slightly lighter – 1,811 kg compared to 1,850 kg. The difference is around 39 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers slightly more boot space – 570 L compared to 487 L. That’s a difference of about 83 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Touring carries noticeably more – 620 kg compared to 469 kg. That’s a difference of about 151 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 5 Series Touring holds a decisive overall lead 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 508

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 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 5 Series Touring
Peugeot 508

Costs and Consumption

Price
53,100 - 126,200 £
Price
44,600 - 60,800 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
65 - 98 km
Electric Range
46 - 55 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
53 - 157 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
1,850 - 2,550 kg
Curb weight
1,811 - 1,941 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
Trunk capacity
487 L
Length
-
Length
4,750 mm
Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
1,403 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,537 L
Payload
500 - 620 kg
Payload
379 - 469 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, 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
197 - 727 HP
Power HP
180 - 360 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.2 - 8.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
230 - 250 km/h
Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
360 - 520 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
133 - 265 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
BMW
Brand
Peugeot
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