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BMW 8 Series Coupé vs Peugeot 308 comparison

Compare performance (625 HP vs 195 HP), boot space and price (90,000 £ vs 29,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 8 Series Coupé or Peugeot 308?

BMW 8 Series Coupé vs Peugeot 308: Key differences

BMW 8 Series Coupé

  • considerably more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly more trunk space

Peugeot 308

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  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly lighter

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

8 Series Coupé

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 308 is clearly cheaper – starting at 29,200 £ , while the BMW 8 Series Coupé costs 90,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 60,763 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 308 uses 2.3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the BMW 8 Series Coupé with 6.7 L/100km. The difference is about 4.4 L/100km.

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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 8 Series Coupé offers considerably more power – delivering 625 HP compared to 195 HP. That’s roughly 430 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 8 Series Coupé is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.2 s, while the Peugeot 308 takes 7.6 s. That’s about 4.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the BMW 8 Series Coupé is only slightly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Peugeot 308 tops out at 225 km/h. The difference is around 25 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 8 Series Coupé delivers clearly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 450 Nm more.

8 Series Coupé

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 308 is clearly lighter – 1,453 kg compared to 1,805 kg. The difference is around 352 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 8 Series Coupé offers only slightly more boot space – 440 L compared to 412 L. That’s a difference of about 28 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 8 Series Coupé carries only slightly more – 545 kg compared to 503 kg. That’s a difference of about 42 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 308 is slightly ahead 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.

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Peugeot 308

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 131 - 195 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 78 - 450 km
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BMW 8 Series Coupé

The BMW 8 Series Coupé blends elegant, low-slung coupé looks with a purposeful, athletic stance that hints at both comfort and serious driving fun. Inside it feels indulgent and driver-focused, the sort of car that turns motorway miles into a breeze while quietly daring you to chase a twisty back road — and yes, it photographs magnificently.

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The Peugeot 308 brings a sleek, feline profile and an unexpectedly upscale cabin, with clever packaging and materials that feel a touch more premium than you might expect. It’s composed on the road, easy to live with for daily life, and a smart choice if you want a stylish hatch that still behaves when the road gets interesting.

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BMW 8 Series Coupé
Peugeot 308

Costs and Consumption
Price
90,000 - 158,900 £
Price
29,200 - 42,600 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
78 - 450 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
0.4 kWh
co2
176 - 263 g/km
co2
0 - 133 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 - 68 L
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
2 - 4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,805 - 2,085 kg
Curb weight
1,453 - 1,749 kg
Trunk capacity
420 - 440 L
Trunk capacity
314 - 412 L
Length
4,851 - 5,098 mm
Length
4,367 mm
Width
1,902 - 1,943 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
1,346 - 1,420 mm
Height
1,438 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,258 - 1,323 L
Payload
370 - 545 kg
Payload
430 - 503 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
333 - 625 HP
Power HP
131 - 195 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 - 5.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
170 - 225 km/h
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
245 - 460 kW
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Peugeot
What drive types are available for the BMW 8 Series Coupé?

The BMW 8 Series Coupé is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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