BMW M3 vs Peugeot 408
BMW M3
BMW’s high-performance saloon.
VS
Peugeot 408
Peugeot’s sharp-lined fastback crossover.
First car
Second car
Pick this one if…
BMW M3
Pick the M3 for a powerful, versatile high-performance saloon with the S58 and a choice of manual or xDrive.
Best engine: The M3 Competition (510 hp).
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Pick this one if…
Peugeot 408
Pick the 408 for a striking fastback crossover with a modern interior and an electric option.
Best engine: The 1.2 Hybrid (136/145) or the e-408 for full electric.
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Performance
M3 Competition · Petrol vs 1.2 PureTech 130 · Petrol
| BMW M3 | Peugeot 408 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
510 hp
Winner
|
130 hp
|
| Torque |
650 Nm
Winner
|
230 Nm
|
| 0–100 km/h |
3,9 s
Winner
|
10,5 s
|
| Top speed |
250 km/h
Winner
|
200 km/h
|
| Power-to-weight |
286,5 hp/t
Winner
|
92,9 hp/t
|
| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
230 g/km
|
120 g/km
Winner
|
| Consumption (WLTP) |
10,5 L/100km
|
5,5 L/100km
Winner
|
Dimensions & space
| BMW M3 | Peugeot 408 | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
480 L
|
536 L
Winner
|
| Boot (seats folded) |
1.200 L
|
1.611 L
Winner
|
| Wheelbase |
2,86 m
Winner
|
2,79 m
|
| Length |
4,79 m
|
4,69 m
|
| Width |
1,90 m
|
1,85 m
|
| Height |
1,43 m
|
1,48 m
|
| Seats |
5
|
5
|
Powertrain & tech
| BMW M3 | Peugeot 408 | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | CLAR (G80, shared with the 3 Series) | EMP2 (modular) |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive · All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Engine family | S58 3.0 twin-turbo petrol | 1.2 PureTech · 1.2 Hybrid (48V) · 1.6 PHEV · e-408 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol · Plug-in hybrid · Electric |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual · 8-speed automatic (ZF) | 6-speed manual · e-DSC6 · EAT8 · single-speed |
| Euro standard | Euro 6d | Euro 6/6d · N/A (e-408) |
| LEZ access | Euro 6d petrol allowed in the LEZ (Brussels/Antwerp/Ghent) | Euro 6/6d petrol and the e-408 allowed in the LEZ |
Reliability & watch-outs
Known issues
BMW M3
- Cooling-system plastics and electric water pump
- Oil-filter housing / valve-cover gasket seepage
- Carbon buildup on intake valves (direct injection)
Peugeot 408
- 1.2 PureTech (early): wet timing belt
- PHEV/EV: check battery and charger condition
- Infotainment software needs updates
Pros
BMW M3
- Powerful, free-revving S58 twin-turbo
- Versatile: usable saloon with M performance
- Choice of manual, automatic and xDrive
Peugeot 408
- Striking fastback design
- Modern i-Cockpit interior
- Electric e-408 available
Cons
BMW M3
- Firm ride, especially in sportier settings
- Controversial vertical grille
Peugeot 408
- No diesel offered
- Boot smaller than classic saloons
Compare specific generations
Belgian taxes & LEZ
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Fuel
Euro norm
First registration
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For sale at dealers
BMW M3
11 for sale · from € 69.950
Peugeot 408
6 for sale · from € 21.495
Peugeot 408 GT-Line · Panoramic roof · 360° camera · CarPlay
€ 21.495
DR Motors
DR Motors
Peugeot 408 electric · Allure · Camera · CarPlay · LED
€ 25.999
GDCauto
GDCauto
Peugeot 408 plug-in hybrid · GT-Line · 360° camera · CarPlay · Navi…
€ 23.450
KGT Trading BVBA
KGT Trading BVBA
Peugeot 408 plug-in hybrid · GT-Line · 360° camera · CarPlay · Navi…
€ 23.750
KGT Trading BVBA
KGT Trading BVBA
