BMW M3 vs Peugeot 508
BMW M3
BMW’s high-performance saloon.
VS
Peugeot 508
Peugeot’s executive fastback saloon.
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 508
Pick the 508 for a stylish, comfortable executive fastback with strong diesels and PHEV options.
Best engine: The 1.6 PureTech (petrol) or 2.0 BlueHDi (diesel) — post-2023.
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Performance
M3 Competition · Petrol vs 1.6 PureTech 225 · Petrol
| BMW M3 | Peugeot 508 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
510 hp
Winner
|
225 hp
|
| Torque |
650 Nm
Winner
|
300 Nm
|
| 0–100 km/h |
3,9 s
Winner
|
7,3 s
|
| Top speed |
250 km/h
|
250 km/h
|
| Power-to-weight |
286,5 hp/t
Winner
|
158,5 hp/t
|
| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
230 g/km
|
140 g/km
Winner
|
| Consumption (WLTP) |
10,5 L/100km
|
6,0 L/100km
Winner
|
Dimensions & space
| BMW M3 | Peugeot 508 | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
480 L
|
487 L
Winner
|
| Boot (seats folded) |
1.200 L
|
1.537 L
Winner
|
| Wheelbase |
2,86 m
Winner
|
2,79 m
|
| Length |
4,79 m
|
4,75 m
|
| Width |
1,90 m
|
1,86 m
|
| Height |
1,43 m
|
1,40 m
|
| Seats |
5
|
5
|
Powertrain & tech
| BMW M3 | Peugeot 508 | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | CLAR (G80, shared with the 3 Series) | PF3 (W23) · EMP2 (R83) |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive · All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive |
| Engine family | S58 3.0 twin-turbo petrol | 1.2 PureTech · 1.6 THP/PureTech · 1.5/2.0 BlueHDi · Hybrid/PSE |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol · Diesel · Plug-in hybrid |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual · 8-speed automatic (ZF) | 6-speed manual · EAT6/EAT8 automatic |
| Euro standard | Euro 6d | Euro 5/6 (W23) · Euro 6/6d (R83) |
| LEZ access | Euro 6d petrol allowed in the LEZ (Brussels/Antwerp/Ghent) | Euro 6/6d petrol/diesel and PHEV 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 508
- 1.6 THP/PureTech (early): timing chain
- 1.5 BlueHDi: AdBlue and chain on early units
- 2.2 HDi (W23): bi-turbo needs checking
Pros
BMW M3
- Powerful, free-revving S58 twin-turbo
- Versatile: usable saloon with M performance
- Choice of manual, automatic and xDrive
Peugeot 508
- Stylish fastback design
- Comfortable and quiet
- Strong diesels and PHEV options
Cons
BMW M3
- Firm ride, especially in sportier settings
- Controversial vertical grille
Peugeot 508
- Boot smaller than classic saloons
- Low driving position
Compare specific generations
Belgian taxes & LEZ
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