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Peugeot 508 SW vs BMW 5 Series Touring comparison

Compare performance (360 HP vs 727 HP), boot space and price (45,600 £ vs 52,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 508 SW or BMW 5 Series Touring?

Peugeot 508 SW vs BMW 5 Series Touring: Key differences

Peugeot 508 SW

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  • a bit cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
  • barely lighter
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BMW 5 Series Touring

  • clearly more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

508 SW

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 a bit cheaper – starting at 45,600 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Touring costs 52,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,942 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 508 SW uses 1.7 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the BMW 5 Series Touring with 2.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.6 L/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers significantly more range – reaching up to 98 km, about 46 km more than the Peugeot 508 SW.

5 Series Touring

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 5 Series Touring offers clearly more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 360 HP. That’s roughly 367 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Touring is clearly 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 5 Series Touring delivers substantially more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 480 Nm more.

508 SW

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 508 SW is barely lighter – 1,846 kg compared to 1,850 kg. The difference is around 4 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers barely more boot space – 570 L compared to 530 L. That’s a difference of about 40 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Touring carries visibly more – 620 kg compared to 454 kg. That’s a difference of about 166 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 5 Series 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 £52,500
5 Series Touring

BMW 5 Series Touring

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 197 - 727 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.3 - 6.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 65 - 98 km
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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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The BMW 5 Series Touring takes executive elegance and stretches it into a practical estate, marrying refined interior comfort with everyday usability. It drives with reassuring poise, offers plenty of space for luggage or a small life's worth of gear, and somehow manages to look sharper than most saloons in the car park — a compelling choice if you want luxury without surrendering practicality.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
45,600 - 61,800 £
Price
52,500 - 126,200 £
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
46 - 52 km
Electric Range
65 - 98 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
38 - 45 g/km
co2
53 - 157 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
43 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,846 - 1,967 kg
Curb weight
1,850 - 2,550 kg
Trunk capacity
530 L
Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
Length
4,778 mm
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Height
1,420 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,780 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
373 - 454 kg
Payload
500 - 620 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
180 - 360 HP
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.2 - 8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.5 s
Max Speed
230 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
360 - 520 Nm
Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
133 - 265 kW
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, C
Brand
Peugeot
Brand
BMW
Is the Peugeot 508 SW offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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