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BMW Z4 vs Peugeot 408 - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (340 HP vs 225 HP), boot space and price (43500 £ vs 35100 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW Z4 or Peugeot 408?

BMW Z4

Peugeot 408

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

Z4 @ BMW Group Press

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Peugeot 408 has a distinct advantage in terms of price – it starts at 35100 £, while the BMW Z4 costs 43500 £. That’s a price difference of around 8340 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Peugeot 408 manages with 2.70 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the BMW Z4 with 6.90 L. The difference is about 4.20 L per 100 km.

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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 Z4 has a clearly perceptible edge – offering 340 HP compared to 225 HP. That’s roughly 115 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW Z4 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.50 s, while the Peugeot 408 takes 7.20 s. That’s about 2.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW Z4 performs slight better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Peugeot 408 tops out at 233 km/h. The difference is around 17 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: BMW Z4 pulls evident stronger with 500 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 140 Nm difference.

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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: Peugeot 408 offers decisively more seating capacity – 5 vs 2.

In curb weight, BMW Z4 is barely noticeable lighter – 1510 kg compared to 1544 kg. The difference is around 34 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Peugeot 408 offers significantly more room – 536 L compared to 281 L. That’s a difference of about 255 L.

When it comes to payload, Peugeot 408 decisively takes the win – 456 kg compared to 235 kg. That’s a difference of about 221 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Peugeot 408 shows itself to be is largely superior and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £35,100
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Peugeot 408

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 145 - 225 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.7 - 5.1 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.80 kWh
  • Electric Range : 79 - 455 km
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BMW Z4

The BMW Z4 is a taut, road-hugging roadster that pairs elegant, low-slung styling with a roof you can drop on a sunny whim, delivering that pure, wind-in-your-hair driving thrill few cars manage to match. It’s an ideal weekend companion for drivers who prefer engagement over practicality — bring good shoes rather than a lot of luggage, and you’ll get a grin every time you turn the wheel.

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Peugeot 408

The Peugeot 408 blends a coupe-like roofline with practical sensibility, delivering striking looks and a surprisingly airy, premium-feeling cabin. On the road it prefers comfort and poise over manic thrills, making it a smart, stylish choice for buyers who want something a bit different from the usual family hatchback.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
43500 - 65300 £
Price
35100 - 48000 £
Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 8.5 L
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 5.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.80 kWh
Electric Range
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Electric Range
79 - 455 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
58.20 kWh
co2
157 - 191 g/km
co2
0 - 114 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 L
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
2
Doors
5
Curb weight
1510 - 1640 kg
Curb weight
1544 - 1879 kg
Trunk capacity
281 L
Trunk capacity
471 - 536 L
Length
4324 mm
Length
4687 mm
Width
1864 mm
Width
1848 mm
Height
1303 - 1304 mm
Height
1478 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1528 - 1583 L
Payload
215 - 235 kg
Payload
371 - 456 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 340 HP
Power HP
145 - 225 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.2 - 9.4 s
Max Speed
240 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
160 - 233 km/h
Torque
320 - 500 Nm
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
145 - 250 kW
Power kW
107 - 165 kW
Engine capacity
1998 - 2998 cm3
Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, B
Brand
BMW
Brand
Peugeot

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What drive types are available for the BMW Z4?

The BMW Z4 is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

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