BMW iX3 vs Peugeot 3008
BMW iX3
BMW’s electric mid-size SUV.
VS
Peugeot 3008
Peugeot’s compact SUV, from the T84 crossover to the electric e-3008.
First car
Second car
Pick this one if…
BMW iX3
Pick the iX3 for a practical, refined electric SUV with familiar BMW dynamics and a mature real-world range.
Best engine: The iX3 (286 hp, rear-wheel drive).
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Pick this one if…
Peugeot 3008
Pick the 3008 for a stylish, comfortable and roomy compact SUV with a wide powertrain range.
Best engine: The 1.2 PureTech/Hybrid (petrol) or 1.5/2.0 BlueHDi (diesel) — post-2020.
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Performance
iX3 · Electric vs 1.2 Hybrid 136 · Petrol
| BMW iX3 | Peugeot 3008 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
286 hp
Winner
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136 hp
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| Torque |
400 Nm
Winner
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230 Nm
|
| 0–100 km/h |
6,8 s
Winner
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9,5 s
|
| Top speed |
180 km/h
|
200 km/h
Winner
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| Power-to-weight |
131,2 hp/t
Winner
|
93,8 hp/t
|
| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
0 g/km
Winner
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115 g/km
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| Consumption (WLTP) |
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5,4 L/100km
|
Dimensions & space
| BMW iX3 | Peugeot 3008 | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
510 L
|
520 L
Winner
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| Boot (seats folded) |
1.560 L
Winner
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1.480 L
|
| Wheelbase |
2,86 m
Winner
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2,74 m
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| Length |
4,73 m
|
4,54 m
|
| Width |
1,89 m
|
1,90 m
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| Height |
1,67 m
|
1,64 m
|
| Seats |
5
|
5
|
Powertrain & tech
| BMW iX3 | Peugeot 3008 | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | CLAR (based on the X3 G01, electric) | PF2 (T84) · EMP2 (P84) · STLA Medium (P64) |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive |
| Engine family | Single electric motor (fifth-generation eDrive) | 1.2 PureTech · 1.6 THP/PureTech · BlueHDi diesel · Hybrid/Hybrid4 · e-3008 |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol · Diesel · Plug-in hybrid · Electric |
| Transmission | Single-speed automatic (fixed ratio) | 6-speed manual · 6/8-speed automatic · e-DSC6 |
| Euro standard | N/A (electric) | Euro 5 (T84) · Euro 6/6d (P84) · Euro 6d / N/A (P64) |
| LEZ access | Zero-emission — unrestricted access in all LEZ zones | Euro 6/6d petrol/diesel and the e-3008 allowed in the LEZ |
Reliability & watch-outs
Known issues
BMW iX3
- 12V battery issues (occasional)
- Parking-sensor or camera faults
- Higher tyre wear due to weight and torque
Peugeot 3008
- 1.2 PureTech: wet timing belt (until ~2021)
- BlueHDi: AdBlue/SCR and DPF need monitoring
- 1.5 BlueHDi: timing chain on early units
Pros
BMW iX3
- Practical, familiar X3 packaging with a 510 L boot
- Proven single-motor drivetrain (less complexity)
- Refined, quiet drive with familiar BMW character
Peugeot 3008
- Attractive i-Cockpit interior
- Roomy boot and practical SUV
- Wide powertrain range (up to e-3008 electric)
Cons
BMW iX3
- No frunk and no all-wheel drive available
- Firm ride on larger wheels and M Sport
Peugeot 3008
- Small steering wheel can hide the dials
- Early infotainment software can be glitchy
Compare specific generations
Belgian taxes & LEZ
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For sale at dealers
BMW iX3
10 for sale · from € 31.995
BMW iX3 electric · Panoramic roof · Camera · CarPlay · 80kwh
€ 31.995
DR Motors
DR Motors
BMW iX3 electric · Panoramic roof · 360° camera · CarPlay
€ 50.950
Garage D'hont
Garage D'hont
BMW iX3 electric · M-Sport · 360° camera · CarPlay · LED
€ 79.950
Auto Frank BV
Auto Frank BV
BMW iX3 electric · M-Sport · Panoramic roof · Camera · CarPlay …
€ 42.900
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