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BMW XM vs Peugeot 308 comparison

Compare performance (748 HP vs 195 HP), boot space and price (116,100 £ vs 29,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW XM or Peugeot 308?

BMW XM vs Peugeot 308: Key differences

BMW XM

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space
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Peugeot 308

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • considerably more electric range
  • substantially lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Peugeot 308 is considerably cheaper – starting at 29,200 £ , while the BMW XM costs 116,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 86,905 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 308 uses 2.3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the BMW XM with 4.7 L/100km. The difference is about 2.4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Peugeot 308 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 450 km, about 370 km more than the BMW XM.

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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 XM offers substantially more power – delivering 748 HP compared to 195 HP. That’s roughly 553 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW XM is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Peugeot 308 takes 7.6 s. That’s about 3.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW XM delivers considerably more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 700 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: BMW XM offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot 308 is substantially lighter – 1,453 kg compared to 2,695 kg. The difference is around 1,242 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW XM offers markedly more boot space – 527 L compared to 412 L. That’s a difference of about 115 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW XM carries very slightly more – 525 kg compared to 503 kg. That’s a difference of about 22 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 308 stands 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.

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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 81 - 450 km
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Peugeot 308

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BMW XM

The BMW XM is an unapologetically bold flagship that fuses brash, hyper-styled presence with the kind of luxury that commands attention wherever it goes. Inside it's a leather-clad showpiece loaded with modern tech and a driving personality that blends theatrical muscle with refined grand-tourer composure—ideal for buyers who want drama and comfort in equal measure.

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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 XM
Peugeot 308

Costs and Consumption

Price
116,100 - 159,300 £
Price
29,200 - 42,600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5.3 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
78 - 80 km
Electric Range
81 - 450 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
105 - 119 g/km
co2
0 - 133 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,695 - 2,795 kg
Curb weight
1,453 - 1,749 kg
Trunk capacity
527 L
Trunk capacity
314 - 412 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
2,005 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
505 - 525 kg
Payload
430 - 503 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
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
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
476 - 748 HP
Power HP
131 - 195 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
700 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
350 - 550 kW
Power kW
96 - 143 kW
Engine capacity
2,998 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Peugeot
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