BMW 5 Series G30 vs Peugeot 508 R83
BMW 5 Series
G30 · 2016 – 2023
The seventh-generation 5 Series (G30), on the CLAR platform.
Peugeot 508
R83 · 2018 – 2026
The second 508 (R83), a fastback on EMP2 with PHEV and PSE.
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 508
Pick the R83 for the modern 508 with a sharp fastback design and strong engines.
Performance
B48 520i · Petrol vs 1.6 PureTech 225 · Petrol
| BMW 5 Series | Peugeot 508 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
184 hp
|
225 hp
Winner
|
| Torque |
290 Nm
|
300 Nm
Winner
|
| 0–100 km/h |
7,8 s
|
7,3 s
Winner
|
| Top speed |
235 km/h
|
250 km/h
Winner
|
| Power-to-weight |
119,1 hp/t
|
158,5 hp/t
Winner
|
| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
140 g/km
|
140 g/km
|
| Consumption (WLTP) |
6,2 L/100km
|
6,0 L/100km
Winner
|
Dimensions & space
| BMW 5 Series | Peugeot 508 | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
530 L
Winner
|
487 L
|
| Boot (seats folded) |
—
|
1.537 L
|
| Wheelbase |
2,98 m
Winner
|
2,79 m
|
| Length |
4,94 m
|
4,75 m
|
| Ground clearance |
14,4 cm
|
—
|
| Turning circle |
12,0 m
|
11,2 m
Winner
|
| Towing capacity (braked) |
2.000 kg
Winner
|
1.600 kg
|
Powertrain & tech
| BMW 5 Series | Peugeot 508 | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | CLAR (rear-wheel-drive base) | EMP2 (modular) |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive · All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive |
| Engine family | B48 2.0 · B58 3.0 · B47/B57 diesel · 530e PHEV | 1.2 PureTech · 1.6 PureTech petrol · 1.5/2.0 BlueHDi diesel · Hybrid/PSE PHEV |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic | EAT8 automatic |
| 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: wet timing belt
- 1.5 BlueHDi: AdBlue and chain on early units
- Infotainment software needs updates
Pros
- Refined, quiet ride
- Strong, efficient engines
- High-grade interior
- Stylish fastback design
- Strong 2.0 BlueHDi diesel
- PHEV and PSE available
Cons
- Firm ride on M Sport (run-flat)
- Pricey options
- Boot smaller than classic saloons
- Low driving position
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 508
The R83 wears a four-door coupé suit but rides the EMP2 bones of a family saloon, and that mix defines it. It sits low and wide, so the front axle feels keen and the car tracks calmly through corners, while the long wheelbase keeps it planted on the motorway. The small i-Cockpit wheel and raised dials are the most extreme Peugeot has done and demand a real acclimatisation; once settled, the steering is quick and accurate and body roll stays well held. Most versions ride on a comfort-tuned rear that smothers broken tarmac, though big wheels and firmer GT/PSE damping add some fidget. The 2.0 BlueHDi pulls strongly and quietly, the PSE is properly rapid, and the EAT8 automatic shifts without drama. It is a composed, comfortable fastback, not a sports saloon.
Belgian taxes & LEZ
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