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Peugeot 508 vs BMW 3 Series Touring comparison

Compare performance (360 HP vs 530 HP), boot space and price (44,600 £ vs 41,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 508 or BMW 3 Series Touring?

Peugeot 508 vs BMW 3 Series Touring: Key differences

Peugeot 508

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably more efficient
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BMW 3 Series Touring

4.3 (1 Reviews)
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  • barely cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
  • marginally more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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 often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

BMW 3 Series Touring is barely cheaper – starting at 41,100 £ , while the Peugeot 508 costs 44,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,514 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 508 uses 1.6 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the BMW 3 Series Touring with 2.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.9 L/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers clearly more range – reaching up to 97 km, about 42 km more than the Peugeot 508.

3 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 3 Series Touring offers clearly 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 significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Peugeot 508 takes 5.2 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Touring delivers markedly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 180 Nm more.

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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, BMW 3 Series Touring is very slightly lighter – 1,650 kg compared to 1,811 kg. The difference is around 161 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers marginally more boot space – 500 L compared to 487 L. That’s a difference of about 13 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 3 Series Touring carries very slightly more – 520 kg compared to 469 kg. That’s a difference of about 51 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 3 Series Touring is clearly superior 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 £41,100
3 Series Touring

BMW 3 Series Touring

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 530 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 91 - 97 km
Peugeot 508
BMW 3 Series Touring

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Dimensions and Body

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Peugeot 508

The Peugeot 508 turns heads with a low-slung, almost coupe-like silhouette and a cabin that feels grown-up and surprisingly premium for the money. On the road it balances comfort and poise with a playful edge, making it a convincing choice for buyers who want something stylish and sensible without shouting for attention.

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BMW 3 Series Touring

The 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.

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Peugeot 508
BMW 3 Series Touring

Costs and Consumption

Price
44,600 - 60,800 £
Price
41,100 - 91,900 £
Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
46 - 55 km
Electric Range
91 - 97 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
36 - 45 g/km
co2
57 - 233 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
43 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,811 - 1,941 kg
Curb weight
1,650 - 2,025 kg
Trunk capacity
487 L
Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
Length
4,750 mm
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Height
1,403 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,537 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
379 - 469 kg
Payload
430 - 520 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, 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
150 - 530 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.2 - 8.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
230 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
360 - 520 Nm
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
133 - 265 kW
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
Brand
Peugeot
Brand
BMW
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