BMW 5 Series G30 vs Peugeot 508 W23
BMW 5 Series
G30 · 2016 – 2023
The seventh-generation 5 Series (G30), on the CLAR platform.
Peugeot 508
W23 · 2010 – 2018
The first 508 (W23), an executive saloon/estate on PF3.
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 W23 for an affordable, comfortable executive 508 with a roomy boot.
Performance
B48 520i · Petrol vs 1.6 THP 165 · Petrol
| BMW 5 Series | Peugeot 508 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
184 hp
Winner
|
165 hp
|
| Torque |
290 Nm
Winner
|
240 Nm
|
| 0–100 km/h |
7,8 s
Winner
|
8,5 s
|
| Top speed |
235 km/h
Winner
|
220 km/h
|
| Power-to-weight |
119,1 hp/t
Winner
|
111,5 hp/t
|
| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
140 g/km
Winner
|
150 g/km
|
| Consumption (WLTP) |
6,2 L/100km
Winner
|
6,5 L/100km
|
Dimensions & space
| BMW 5 Series | Peugeot 508 | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
530 L
|
545 L
Winner
|
| Boot (seats folded) |
—
|
1.500 L
|
| Wheelbase |
2,98 m
Winner
|
2,82 m
|
| Length |
4,94 m
|
4,79 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) | PF3 |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive · All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Engine family | B48 2.0 · B58 3.0 · B47/B57 diesel · 530e PHEV | 1.6 VTi/THP petrol · 1.6/2.0/2.2 HDi diesel |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Euro standard | Euro 6d-TEMP | Euro 5 |
| 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
- 1.6 THP: timing chain and tensioner
- HDi: DPF/EGR and turbo at high mileage
- 2.2 HDi: bi-turbo needs checking
Pros
- Refined, quiet ride
- Strong, efficient engines
- High-grade interior
- Roomy boot (especially SW)
- Comfortable
- Affordable used
Cons
- Firm ride on M Sport (run-flat)
- Pricey options
- 1.6 THP carries timing-chain risk
- Conventional styling
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 W23 is the 508 that replaced the 407 with a more settled, comfortable feel. Built on the PF3 platform, it stays reasonably light for its size, so the front axle turns in cleanly and the long wheelbase keeps it planted and calm on the motorway. The conventional driving position is easy to live with, and most versions ride on a comfort-tuned rear that irons out broken tarmac. The 1.6 THP is eager, the 2.0 HDi pulls strongly and quietly, and the 6-speed automatic shifts smoothly when working correctly. It is a comfortable, easy saloon, not a sporty one.
Belgian taxes & LEZ
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