BMW iX3 vs Peugeot 5008
BMW iX3
BMW’s electric mid-size SUV.
VS
Peugeot 5008
Peugeot’s seven-seat family SUV.
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).
Read the full guide
Pick this one if…
Peugeot 5008
Pick the 5008 for a roomy, comfortable seven-seat SUV with a strong diesel choice.
Best engine: The 1.2 PureTech/Hybrid (petrol) or 2.0 BlueHDi (diesel) — post-2020.
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Performance
iX3 · Electric vs 1.2 PureTech 130 · Petrol
| BMW iX3 | Peugeot 5008 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
286 hp
Winner
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130 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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10,5 s
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| Top speed |
180 km/h
|
188 km/h
Winner
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| Power-to-weight |
131,2 hp/t
Winner
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89,7 hp/t
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| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
0 g/km
Winner
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125 g/km
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| Consumption (WLTP) |
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5,5 L/100km
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Dimensions & space
| BMW iX3 | Peugeot 5008 | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
510 L
|
780 L
Winner
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| Boot (seats folded) |
1.560 L
|
1.940 L
Winner
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| Wheelbase |
2,86 m
Winner
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2,84 m
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| Length |
4,73 m
|
4,64 m
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| Width |
1,89 m
|
1,84 m
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| Height |
1,67 m
|
1,65 m
|
| Seats |
5
|
7
Winner
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Powertrain & tech
| BMW iX3 | Peugeot 5008 | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | CLAR (based on the X3 G01, electric) | PF2 (T87) · EMP2 (P87) |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Engine family | Single electric motor (fifth-generation eDrive) | 1.2 PureTech · 1.6 THP/PureTech · 1.5/1.6/2.0 BlueHDi · 1.2 Hybrid |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol · Diesel |
| Transmission | Single-speed automatic (fixed ratio) | 5/6-speed manual · EAT6/EAT8 automatic · e-DSC6 |
| Euro standard | N/A (electric) | Euro 5/6 (T87) · Euro 6/6d (P87) |
| LEZ access | Zero-emission — unrestricted access in all LEZ zones | Euro 6/6d petrol/diesel 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 5008
- 1.2 PureTech: wet timing belt
- 1.5 BlueHDi: AdBlue and chain on early units
- 1.6 THP (early T87): timing chain
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 5008
- Roomy seven-seat SUV
- Big boot (700+ litres)
- Comfortable and quiet
Cons
BMW iX3
- No frunk and no all-wheel drive available
- Firm ride on larger wheels and M Sport
Peugeot 5008
- Third row tight for adults
- No PHEV/EV offered in these generations
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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
MAC-AUTOMOTIVE
MAC-AUTOMOTIVE
Peugeot 5008
26 for sale · from € 11.990
Peugeot 5008 plug-in hybrid · GT-Line · Panoramic roof · 360° camera…
€ 35.990
Garage Carrera Cars
Garage Carrera Cars
Peugeot 5008 360° camera · Navigation · LED
€ 11.990
Garage Carrera Cars
Garage Carrera Cars
Peugeot 5008 Allure · 360° camera · CarPlay · LED
€ 23.290
click2move by Declerc
click2move by Declerc
Peugeot 5008 Allure · Camera · CarPlay · LED
€ 23.490
click2move by Declerc
click2move by Declerc
