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Peugeot 508 vs BMW 5 Series Touring comparison

Compare performance (360 HP vs 727 HP), boot space and price (44,600 £ vs 52,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 508 or BMW 5 Series Touring?

Peugeot 508 vs BMW 5 Series Touring: Key differences

Peugeot 508

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • slightly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • very slightly lighter
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BMW 5 Series Touring

  • clearly more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat 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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Peugeot 508 is slightly cheaper – starting at 44,600 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Touring costs 52,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,971 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 508 uses 1.6 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the BMW 5 Series Touring with 2.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers significantly more range – reaching up to 98 km, about 43 km more than the Peugeot 508.

5 Series Touring

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

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 substantially 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 5 Series Touring delivers significantly more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 480 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, Peugeot 508 is very slightly lighter – 1,811 kg compared to 1,850 kg. The difference is around 39 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers somewhat more boot space – 570 L compared to 487 L. That’s a difference of about 83 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Touring carries clearly more – 620 kg compared to 469 kg. That’s a difference of about 151 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 5 Series Touring is far ahead 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 £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
Peugeot 508
BMW 5 Series Touring

Costs and Consumption

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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 5 Series Touring

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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Peugeot 508
BMW 5 Series Touring

Costs and Consumption

Price
44,600 - 60,800 £
Price
52,500 - 126,200 £
Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
46 - 55 km
Electric Range
65 - 98 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
36 - 45 g/km
co2
53 - 157 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
1,850 - 2,550 kg
Trunk capacity
487 L
Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
Length
4,750 mm
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Height
1,403 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,537 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
379 - 469 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 - 8.2 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
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