BMW X3 G01 vs Peugeot 3008 P64
BMW X3
G01 · 2017 – 2024
The third-generation X3 (G01), on the CLAR platform.
Peugeot 3008
P64 · 2023 – 2026
The third 3008 (P64), a coupé-SUV on STLA Medium with the electric e-3008.
BMW X3
Pick the X3 for sharp handling, a big boot and strong engines in a premium mid-size SUV.
Peugeot 3008
Pick the P64 for the most modern 3008 with sharp design and the electric e-3008 for long distances.
Performance
B48 20i · Petrol vs 1.2 Hybrid 136 · Petrol
| BMW X3 | Peugeot 3008 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
184 hp
Winner
|
136 hp
|
| Torque |
290 Nm
Winner
|
230 Nm
|
| 0–100 km/h |
8,3 s
Winner
|
9,5 s
|
| Top speed |
215 km/h
Winner
|
200 km/h
|
| Power-to-weight |
105,4 hp/t
Winner
|
93,8 hp/t
|
| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
154 g/km
|
115 g/km
Winner
|
| Consumption (WLTP) |
6,8 L/100km
|
5,4 L/100km
Winner
|
Dimensions & space
| BMW X3 | Peugeot 3008 | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
550 L
Winner
|
520 L
|
| Boot (seats folded) |
1.600 L
Winner
|
1.480 L
|
| Wheelbase |
2,86 m
Winner
|
2,74 m
|
| Length |
4,71 m
|
4,54 m
|
| Ground clearance |
20,4 cm
|
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|
| Turning circle |
12,0 m
|
10,6 m
Winner
|
| Towing capacity (braked) |
2.000 kg
Winner
|
1.500 kg
|
Powertrain & tech
| BMW X3 | Peugeot 3008 | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | CLAR (rear-wheel-drive base) | STLA Medium |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive · All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive |
| Engine family | B48 2.0 · B58 3.0 · B47 2.0 diesel · 30e PHEV | 1.2 Hybrid (48V) · 1.6 PHEV · e-3008 (EV, 210/230/320) |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic | e-DSC6 automatic |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Euro standard | Euro 6d-TEMP | Euro 6d |
| LEZ access | Unrestricted access (compliant under current legislation) | Unrestricted access (compliant under current legislation) |
Reliability & watch-outs
Known issues
- EGR cooler can leak on B47 diesels
- Transfer case (xDrive) judder on early cars
- Adaptive dampers need checking at high mileage
- New STLA platform needs software updates
- PHEV/EV: check battery and charger condition
- Infotainment software needs updates
Pros
- Sharp handling from rear-wheel drive
- Big boot & roomy rear seat
- Strong, efficient B-series engines
- Modern coupé-SUV design with i-Cockpit
- e-3008 with long WLTP range (~500-700 km)
- Widest powertrain range: mild-hybrid to AWD electric
Cons
- Firm ride on M Sport (run-flat)
- Pricier than most rivals
- Higher price than the P84
- Reduced rear visibility from the coupé roofline
Driving experience
BMW X3
Poised, accurate and remarkably car-like for an SUV. Steering is quick, well-weighted and precise, body control taut, and the X3 corners with the composure of a lower, lighter car. xDrive brings tenacious all-weather grip and a neutral, rear-biased balance, while the rare sDrive is lighter and more playful. Adaptive suspension keeps it composed on rough roads, if a touch firm on big wheels. The B48/B58 petrols are smooth and eager, the B47/B57 diesels pull strongly and stay hushed, and the xDrive30e plug-in glides on electric power. The ZF 8-speed is quick, seamless and always in the right gear. Overall a polished, driver-focused SUV that shrinks around you on a good road.
Peugeot 3008
The P64 is the 3008 that moved to a dedicated electric-first platform, and it drives with a calm, planted feel. Built on the STLA Medium bones shared with the 5008 III, it carries its battery low, so the body stays stable through corners and the ride shrugs off broken tarmac. The small i-Cockpit wheel and raised dials need a short acclimatisation, then the steering feels accurate and the car settles into an easy rhythm. The 1.2 Hybrid is eager, the e-3008 delivers instant, near-silent torque, and the e-DCS7 automatic shifts smoothly. It is a comfortable, easy crossover, not a sporty one.
Belgian taxes & LEZ
