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BMW i5 Touring vs Peugeot 308 SW comparison

Compare performance (601 HP vs 195 HP), boot space and price (61,900 £ vs 30,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW i5 Touring or Peugeot 308 SW?

BMW i5 Touring vs Peugeot 308 SW: Key differences

BMW i5 Touring

  • significantly more power
  • markedly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely more trunk space

Peugeot 308 SW

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  • clearly cheaper
  • very slightly more efficient
  • considerably lighter

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

i5 Touring

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 SW is clearly cheaper – starting at 30,100 £ , while the BMW i5 Touring costs 61,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 31,765 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Peugeot 308 SW is very slightly more efficient: consuming 15.2 kWh/100km compared to 15.4 kWh/100km for the BMW i5 Touring. That’s a difference of about 0.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW i5 Touring offers markedly more range – reaching up to 602 km, about 158 km more than the Peugeot 308 SW.

308 SW

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 i5 Touring offers significantly 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 i5 Touring is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Peugeot 308 SW takes 7.7 s. That’s about 3.8 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the BMW i5 Touring is barely faster – reaching 230 km/h, while the Peugeot 308 SW tops out at 225 km/h. The difference is around 5 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW i5 Touring delivers substantially more torque with 820 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 520 Nm more.

i5 Touring

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 SW is considerably lighter – 1,484 kg compared to 2,255 kg. The difference is around 771 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW i5 Touring offers barely more boot space – 570 L compared to 551 L. That’s a difference of about 19 L.

For maximum load capacity, the BMW i5 Touring offers somewhat more capacity – up to 1,700 L, about 217 L more than the Peugeot 308 SW.

When it comes to payload, the BMW i5 Touring carries marginally more – 560 kg compared to 508 kg. That’s a difference of about 52 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW i5 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 £61,900
i5 Touring

BMW i5 Touring

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 340 - 601 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.4 - 17.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 522 - 602 km
BMW i5 Touring
Peugeot 308 SW

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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BMW i5 Touring

The BMW i5 Touring marries the everyday usefulness of a roomy estate with the hushed, premium feel of a modern electric BMW. It’s an appealing choice for buyers who want confident, relaxed driving and executive poise without sacrificing weekend practicality — and it even makes loading skis feel slightly glamorous.

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Peugeot 308 SW

The Peugeot 308 SW blends French flair with estate practicality, dressing up daily chores in a surprisingly handsome package. Inside it's cleverly laid out and comfortable, and the composed, entertaining drive makes family duty feel a little less like a chore.

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BMW i5 Touring
Peugeot 308 SW

Costs and Consumption

Price
61,900 - 87,000 £
Price
30,100 - 43,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 17.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.2 - 15.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
522 - 602 km
Electric Range
78 - 444 km
Battery Capacity
81.2 kWh
Battery Capacity
0.4 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 134 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,255 - 2,425 kg
Curb weight
1,484 - 1,783 kg
Trunk capacity
570 L
Trunk capacity
467 - 551 L
Length
5,060 mm
Length
4,636 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
1,505 - 1,515 mm
Height
1,438 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,700 L
Max trunk capacity
1,402 - 1,483 L
Payload
535 - 560 kg
Payload
417 - 508 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
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
340 - 601 HP
Power HP
131 - 195 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.9 s
Max Speed
193 - 230 km/h
Max Speed
170 - 225 km/h
Torque
430 - 820 Nm
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
250 - 442 kW
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024
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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