Compare performance (727 HP vs 360 HP), boot space and price (52500 £ vs 44600 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Touring or Peugeot 508?
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 has a a bit advantage in terms of price – it starts at 44600 £, while the BMW 5 Series Touring costs 52500 £. That’s a price difference of around 7971 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Peugeot 508 manages with 1.60 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the BMW 5 Series Touring with 2.30 L. The difference is about 0.70 L per 100 km.
As for range, the BMW 5 Series Touring performs convincingly better – achieving up to 98 km, about 43 km more than the Peugeot 508.
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 5 Series Touring has a clearly edge – offering 727 HP compared to 360 HP. That’s roughly 367 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Touring is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.60 s, while the Peugeot 508 takes 5.20 s. That’s about 1.60 s faster.
There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 250 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: BMW 5 Series Touring pulls convincingly stronger with 1000 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 480 Nm difference.
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 curb weight, Peugeot 508 is slight lighter – 1811 kg compared to 1850 kg. The difference is around 39 kg.
In terms of boot space, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers to a small extent more room – 570 L compared to 487 L. That’s a difference of about 83 L.
In maximum load capacity, the BMW 5 Series Touring performs slight better – up to 1700 L, which is about 163 L more than the Peugeot 508.
When it comes to payload, BMW 5 Series Touring noticeable takes the win – 620 kg compared to 469 kg. That’s a difference of about 151 kg.
Overall, the BMW 5 Series Touring shows itself to be dominates this comparison and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.
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 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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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
52500 - 125500 £
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Price
44600 - 60800 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L
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Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 2 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
66 - 98 km
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Electric Range
46 - 55 km
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Battery Capacity
18.6 - 19.4 kWh
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Battery Capacity
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co2
53 - 157 g/km
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co2
36 - 45 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
60 L
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Fuel tank capacity
43 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1850 - 2550 kg
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Curb weight
1811 - 1941 kg
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Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
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Trunk capacity
487 L
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Length
5060 - 5096 mm
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Length
4750 mm
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Width
1900 - 1970 mm
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Width
1859 mm
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Height
1515 - 1516 mm
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Height
1403 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1630 - 1700 L
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Max trunk capacity
1537 L
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Payload
500 - 620 kg
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Payload
379 - 469 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
Plugin Hybrid
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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
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
197 - 727 HP
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Power HP
180 - 360 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.5 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.2 - 8.2 s
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Max Speed
218 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
230 - 250 km/h
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Torque
330 - 1000 Nm
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Torque
360 - 520 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
145 - 535 kW
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Power kW
133 - 265 kW
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Engine capacity
1995 - 4395 cm3
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Engine capacity
1598 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, C, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
B
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Peugeot
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The BMW 5 Series Touring is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.
The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.