BMW 5 Series G30 vs Peugeot 408 P54
BMW 5 Series
G30 · 2016 – 2023
The seventh-generation 5 Series (G30), on the CLAR platform.
Peugeot 408
P54 · 2022 – 2026
The 408 (P54), a fastback crossover on EMP2 with the electric e-408.
BMW 5 Series
Pick the 5 Series for a benchmark balance of comfort and handling, a hushed ride and a big boot in a premium executive sedan.
Peugeot 408
Pick the 408 for a striking fastback crossover with a modern interior and the electric e-408.
Performance
B48 520i · Petrol vs 1.2 PureTech 130 · Petrol
| BMW 5 Series | Peugeot 408 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
184 hp
Winner
|
130 hp
|
| Torque |
290 Nm
Winner
|
230 Nm
|
| 0–100 km/h |
7,8 s
Winner
|
10,5 s
|
| Top speed |
235 km/h
Winner
|
200 km/h
|
| Power-to-weight |
119,1 hp/t
Winner
|
92,9 hp/t
|
| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
140 g/km
|
120 g/km
Winner
|
| Consumption (WLTP) |
6,2 L/100km
|
5,5 L/100km
Winner
|
Dimensions & space
| BMW 5 Series | Peugeot 408 | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
530 L
|
536 L
Winner
|
| Boot (seats folded) |
—
|
1.611 L
|
| Wheelbase |
2,98 m
Winner
|
2,79 m
|
| Length |
4,94 m
|
4,69 m
|
| Ground clearance |
14,4 cm
|
—
|
| Turning circle |
12,0 m
|
11,2 m
Winner
|
| Towing capacity (braked) |
2.000 kg
Winner
|
1.400 kg
|
Powertrain & tech
| BMW 5 Series | Peugeot 408 | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | CLAR (rear-wheel-drive base) | EMP2 (modular) |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive · All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Engine family | B48 2.0 · B58 3.0 · B47/B57 diesel · 530e PHEV | 1.2 PureTech · 1.2 Hybrid (48V) · 1.6 PHEV · e-408 (EV) |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic | 6-speed manual · e-DSC6 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Euro standard | Euro 6d-TEMP | Euro 6d |
| LEZ access | Unrestricted access (compliant under current legislation) | Unrestricted access (compliant under current legislation) |
Reliability & watch-outs
Known issues
- Transfer case (xDrive) needs maintenance
- Air suspension (if fitted)
- EGR on diesels
- 1.2 PureTech (early): wet timing belt
- PHEV/EV: check battery and charger condition
- Infotainment software needs updates
Pros
- Refined, quiet ride
- Strong, efficient engines
- High-grade interior
- Striking fastback design
- Modern i-Cockpit interior
- All-electric e-408
Cons
- Firm ride on M Sport (run-flat)
- Pricey options
- No diesel offered
- Boot smaller than classic saloons
Driving experience
BMW 5 Series
Composed, refined and supremely effortless. Steering is precise and well-weighted, body control excellent, and the G30 blends limousine comfort with genuine driver involvement. sDrive keeps the classic rear-drive balance and composure; xDrive adds all-weather confidence without dulling the nose. Adaptive dampers and optional air suspension span cushioned to firmly controlled. The B48/B58 petrols are smooth and eager, the B47/B57 diesels pull strongly and stay hushed, and the 530e/545e plug-ins glide on electric power. The ZF 8-speed is quick, seamless and always in the right gear. Overall a polished executive saloon that turns a long drive into a calm, effortless one.
Peugeot 408
The P54 is a liftback with a crossover stance, and it drives with an easy, planted feel. Built on the EMP2 bones shared with the 308 III, it stays light for its size, so the front axle turns in cleanly and the raised body adds visibility without making the ride busy. The small i-Cockpit wheel and raised dials need a short acclimatisation, then the steering feels accurate and the car settles into an easy rhythm. The 1.2 Hybrid is eager, the e-408 delivers instant, near-silent torque, and the EAT8 automatic shifts smoothly. It is a comfortable, easy crossover-liftback, not a sporty one.
Belgian taxes & LEZ
For sale at dealers
BMW 5 Series
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