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BMW i4 vs Peugeot 308 comparison

Compare performance (601 HP vs 195 HP), boot space and price (49,900 £ vs 29,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW i4 or Peugeot 308?

BMW i4 vs Peugeot 308: Key differences

BMW i4

4.9 (4 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • noticeably more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly more trunk space
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Peugeot 308

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly 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

i4

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 significantly cheaper – starting at 29,200 £ , while the BMW i4 costs 49,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,648 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the BMW i4 is very slightly more efficient: consuming 14.7 kWh/100km compared to 15.6 kWh/100km for the Peugeot 308. That’s a difference of about 0.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW i4 offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 613 km, about 163 km more than the Peugeot 308.

308

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW i4 offers considerably more power – delivering 601 HP compared to 195 HP. That’s roughly 406 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW i4 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the Peugeot 308 takes 7.6 s. That’s about 3.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW i4 delivers substantially more torque with 795 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 495 Nm more.

i4

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 308 is clearly lighter – 1,453 kg compared to 2,070 kg. The difference is around 617 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW i4 offers slightly more boot space – 470 L compared to 412 L. That’s a difference of about 58 L.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot 308 carries barely more – 503 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 23 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW i4 is far ahead overall 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 £49,900
i4

BMW i4

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 286 - 601 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.7 - 16.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 514 - 613 km
BMW i4
Peugeot 308

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Dimensions and Body

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BMW i4

The BMW i4 arrives with the poise of a classic Gran Coupé, marrying BMW's playful handling with a sleek, modern interior that makes switching to electric feel like an upgrade rather than a compromise. For buyers who want a practical daily driver that still enjoys a spirited back-road run, the i4 quietly delivers smiles and a surprising dose of driver engagement.

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Peugeot 308

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 i4
Peugeot 308

Costs and Consumption

Price
49,900 - 63,200 £
Price
29,200 - 42,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 - 16.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
514 - 613 km
Electric Range
81 - 450 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 133 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,070 - 2,285 kg
Curb weight
1,453 - 1,749 kg
Trunk capacity
470 L
Trunk capacity
314 - 412 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,852 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
445 - 480 kg
Payload
430 - 503 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
286 - 601 HP
Power HP
131 - 195 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
400 - 795 Nm
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
210 - 442 kW
Power kW
96 - 143 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Peugeot
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