BMW X3 G01 vs Peugeot 5008 T87

BMW X3

G01 · 2017 – 2024

The third-generation X3 (G01), on the CLAR platform.

Peugeot 5008

T87 · 2009 – 2017

The first 5008 (T87), a seven-seat MPV/crossover on PF2.

First car

Second car

Pick this one if…

BMW X3

Pick the X3 for sharp handling, a big boot and strong engines in a premium mid-size SUV.

Best engine: The 20i (petrol) or 20d (diesel).

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Pick this one if…

Peugeot 5008

Pick the T87 for an affordable seven-seat MPV with a generous boot.

Best engine: The 2.0 HDi (diesel) or 1.6 THP (petrol) — post-2013 facelift.

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Performance

B48 20i · Petrol vs 1.6 THP 155 · Petrol

	BMW X3	Peugeot 5008
Power	184 hp Winner	155 hp
Torque	290 Nm Winner	240 Nm
0–100 km/h	8,3 s Winner	9,5 s
Top speed	215 km/h Winner	190 km/h
Power-to-weight	105,4 hp/t Winner	103,3 hp/t
CO₂ emissions (WLTP)	154 g/km Winner	155 g/km
Consumption (WLTP)	6,8 L/100km	6,8 L/100km

Dimensions & space

	BMW X3	Peugeot 5008
Boot	550 L	680 L Winner
Boot (seats folded)	1.600 L	1.754 L Winner
Wheelbase	2,86 m Winner	2,73 m
Length	4,71 m	4,53 m
Ground clearance	20,4 cm	—
Turning circle	12,0 m	11,2 m Winner
Towing capacity (braked)	2.000 kg Winner	1.500 kg

Powertrain & tech

	BMW X3	Peugeot 5008
Platform	CLAR (rear-wheel-drive base)	PF2
Drive	Rear-wheel drive · All-wheel drive	Front-wheel drive
Engine family	B48 2.0 · B58 3.0 · B47 2.0 diesel · 30e PHEV	1.6 VTi/THP · 1.2 PureTech petrol · 1.6/2.0 HDi diesel · HYbrid4
Transmission	8-speed automatic	6-speed manual
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol
Euro standard	Euro 6d-TEMP	Euro 5
LEZ access	Unrestricted access (compliant under current legislation)	Unrestricted access (compliant under current legislation)

Reliability & watch-outs

Known issues

BMW X3

EGR cooler can leak on B47 diesels
Transfer case (xDrive) judder on early cars
Adaptive dampers need checking at high mileage

Peugeot 5008

1.6 THP: timing chain and tensioner
HDi: DPF/EGR and turbo at high mileage
HYbrid4: more complex and costly to maintain

Pros

BMW X3

Sharp handling from rear-wheel drive
Big boot & roomy rear seat
Strong, efficient B-series engines

Peugeot 5008

Seven seats
Generous boot
Affordable used

Cons

BMW X3

Firm ride on M Sport (run-flat)
Pricier than most rivals

Peugeot 5008

MPV looks (less SUV)
1.6 THP carries timing-chain risk

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 5008

The T87 is the seven-seat MPV that shares its bones with the 3008, and it drives with the same easy, stable manners. Built on the PF2 platform, it stays reasonably light for its size, so the front axle turns in cleanly and the long wheelbase keeps it planted and settled on the motorway. The raised driving position and big glass make it feel solid and easy to place, while most versions ride on a comfort-tuned rear that irons out broken tarmac. The 1.6 THP is eager, the 2.0 HDi pulls strongly and quietly, and the 6-speed automatic shifts without fuss. The HYbrid4 adds electric drive but is more complex. It is a comfortable, easy people-carrier, not a sporty one.