Compare performance (360 HP vs 530 HP), boot space and price (45,600 £ vs 41,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 508 SW or BMW 3 Series Touring?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
BMW 3 Series Touring is a bit cheaper – starting at 41,100 £ , while the Peugeot 508 SW costs 45,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,543 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 508 SW uses 1.7 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the BMW 3 Series Touring with 2.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.8 L/100km.
As for electric range, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers considerably more range – reaching up to 97 km, about 45 km more than the Peugeot 508 SW.
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 3 Series Touring offers noticeably more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 360 HP. That’s roughly 170 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Touring is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Peugeot 508 SW takes 5.2 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Touring delivers noticeably more torque with 700 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 180 Nm more.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, BMW 3 Series Touring is slightly lighter – 1,650 kg compared to 1,846 kg. The difference is around 196 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Peugeot 508 SW offers very slightly more boot space – 530 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 30 L.
When it comes to payload, the BMW 3 Series Touring carries a bit more – 520 kg compared to 454 kg. That’s a difference of about 66 kg.
The BMW 3 Series Touring 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.
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.
detailsThe BMW 3 Series Touring blends sporting poise with everyday practicality, wrapping sharp handling and a premium cabin into a wagon that actually makes errands feel enjoyable. It’s the kind of car that hides a family-hauler’s sense of duty beneath a driver's-car attitude — useful, classy, and just cheeky enough to make you smile on the open road.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
45,600 - 61,800 £
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Price
41,100 - 91,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 2 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
46 - 52 km
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Electric Range
91 - 97 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
38 - 45 g/km
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co2
57 - 233 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
43 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,846 - 1,967 kg
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Curb weight
1,650 - 2,025 kg
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Trunk capacity
530 L
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Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
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Length
4,778 mm
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Length
-
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Width
1,859 mm
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Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
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Height
1,420 mm
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,780 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
373 - 454 kg
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Payload
430 - 520 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
180 - 360 HP
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Power HP
150 - 530 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.2 - 8.3 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 8.8 s
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Max Speed
230 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
360 - 520 Nm
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Power kW
133 - 265 kW
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Power kW
110 - 390 kW
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Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
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Brand
Peugeot
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Brand
BMW
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