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BMW X5 vs Peugeot 508 SW comparison

Compare performance (625 HP vs 360 HP), boot space and price (77,100 £ vs 45,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X5 or Peugeot 508 SW?

BMW X5 vs Peugeot 508 SW: Key differences

BMW X5

  • substantially more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly more trunk space

Peugeot 508 SW

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  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • visibly lighter

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

X5

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Peugeot 508 SW is significantly cheaper – starting at 45,600 £ , while the BMW X5 costs 77,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 31,457 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 508 SW uses 1.7 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the BMW X5 with 3 L/100km. The difference is about 1.3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW X5 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 105 km, about 53 km more than the Peugeot 508 SW.

508 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 X5 offers substantially more power – delivering 625 HP compared to 360 HP. That’s roughly 265 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X5 is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Peugeot 508 SW takes 5.2 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 250 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW X5 delivers visibly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 230 Nm more.

X5

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 508 SW is visibly lighter – 1,846 kg compared to 2,240 kg. The difference is around 394 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW X5 offers slightly more boot space – 650 L compared to 530 L. That’s a difference of about 120 L.

For maximum load capacity, the BMW X5 offers marginally more capacity – up to 1,870 L, about 90 L more than the Peugeot 508 SW.

When it comes to payload, the BMW X5 carries noticeably more – 705 kg compared to 454 kg. That’s a difference of about 251 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW X5 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 £77,100
X5

BMW X5

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 298 - 625 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3 - 12.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 105 km
BMW X5
Peugeot 508 SW

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BMW X5

The BMW X5 blends athletic handling with a roomy, premium interior, feeling equally at home on twisty country roads and the school-run car park. Its executive-lounge cabin and confident road presence make it a tempting choice for buyers who want comfort, capability and just a little bit of bragging rights.

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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 X5
Peugeot 508 SW

Costs and Consumption

Price
77,100 - 143,500 £
Price
45,600 - 61,800 £
Consumption L/100km
3 - 12.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
105 km
Electric Range
46 - 52 km
Battery Capacity
25.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
68 - 289 g/km
co2
38 - 45 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
69 - 83 L
Fuel tank capacity
43 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,240 - 2,495 kg
Curb weight
1,846 - 1,967 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 650 L
Trunk capacity
530 L
Length
4,935 mm
Length
4,778 mm
Width
2,004 - 2,015 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
1,755 - 1,765 mm
Height
1,420 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,720 - 1,870 L
Max trunk capacity
1,780 L
Payload
565 - 705 kg
Payload
373 - 454 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
298 - 625 HP
Power HP
180 - 360 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.2 - 8.3 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
230 - 250 km/h
Torque
540 - 750 Nm
Torque
360 - 520 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
219 - 460 kW
Power kW
133 - 265 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
BMW
Brand
Peugeot
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