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BMW 5 Series Touring vs Peugeot 508 SW - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (727 HP vs 360 HP), boot space and price (52500 £ vs 45600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Touring or Peugeot 508 SW?

BMW 5 Series Touring

Peugeot 508 SW

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 SW has a a bit advantage in terms of price – it starts at 45600 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Touring costs 52500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6942 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Peugeot 508 SW manages with 1.70 L and is therefore distinct more efficient than the BMW 5 Series Touring with 2.30 L. The difference is about 0.60 L per 100 km.

As for electric range, the BMW 5 Series Touring performs decisively better – achieving up to 98 km, about 46 km more than the Peugeot 508 SW.

508 SW

Engine and Performance:

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 decisively 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 decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 3.60 s, while the Peugeot 508 SW 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 significantly stronger with 1000 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 480 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, Peugeot 508 SW is hardly perceptible lighter – 1846 kg compared to 1850 kg. The difference is around 4 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers slight more room – 570 L compared to 530 L. That’s a difference of about 40 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Peugeot 508 SW performs barely noticeable better – up to 1780 L, which is about 80 L more than the BMW 5 Series Touring.

When it comes to payload, BMW 5 Series Touring evident takes the win – 620 kg compared to 454 kg. That’s a difference of about 166 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 5 Series Touring sits 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.

BMW 5 Series Touring
Peugeot 508 SW

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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
  • Electric Range : 66 - 98 km

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 SW

The Peugeot 508 SW dresses up as a sleek estate, blending Parisian flair with usable loadspace so you don't have to choose between style and weekend practicality. Inside it's a driver-focused cabin with quality materials and clever packaging that makes it a sensible, slightly mischievous choice for buyers who want an executive feel without the buttoned-up seriousness.

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BMW 5 Series Touring
Peugeot 508 SW

Costs and Consumption

Price
52500 - 125500 £
Price
45600 - 61800 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 2 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
66 - 98 km
Electric Range
46 - 52 km
Battery Capacity
18.6 - 19.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
53 - 157 g/km
co2
38 - 45 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
43 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1850 - 2550 kg
Curb weight
1846 - 1967 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
Trunk capacity
530 L
Length
5060 - 5096 mm
Length
4778 mm
Width
1900 - 1970 mm
Width
1859 mm
Height
1515 - 1516 mm
Height
1420 mm
Max trunk capacity
1630 - 1700 L
Max trunk capacity
1780 L
Payload
500 - 620 kg
Payload
373 - 454 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 - 8.3 s
Max Speed
218 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
230 - 250 km/h
Torque
330 - 1000 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
1995 - 4395 cm3
Engine capacity
1598 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, C, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
BMW
Brand
Peugeot
What drivetrain options does the BMW 5 Series Touring have?

The BMW 5 Series Touring is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.