BMW X5 G05 vs Peugeot 3008 T84

BMW X5

G05 · 2018 – 2023

The fourth-generation X5 (G05), on the CLAR platform.

Peugeot 3008

T84 · 2009 – 2016

The first 3008 (T84), a crossover on PF2 underpinnings.

First car

Second car

Pick this one if…

BMW X5

Pick the X5 for a luxurious cabin, strong engines and generous space in a large premium SUV.

Best engine: The xDrive30d (diesel) or xDrive40i (petrol).

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Pick this one if…

Peugeot 3008

Pick the T84 for an affordable, comfortable early 3008 with a roomy boot — ideally a 2.0 HDi.

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

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Performance

B58 40i · Petrol vs 1.6 THP 155 · Petrol

	BMW X5	Peugeot 3008
Power	340 hp Winner	155 hp
Torque	450 Nm Winner	240 Nm
0–100 km/h	5,5 s Winner	8,9 s
Top speed	243 km/h Winner	200 km/h
Power-to-weight	159,3 hp/t Winner	106,9 hp/t
CO₂ emissions (WLTP)	198 g/km	155 g/km Winner
Consumption (WLTP)	8,6 L/100km	6,8 L/100km Winner

Dimensions & space

	BMW X5	Peugeot 3008
Boot	650 L Winner	512 L
Boot (seats folded)	1.870 L Winner	1.604 L
Wheelbase	2,98 m Winner	2,61 m
Length	4,92 m	4,37 m
Ground clearance	21,4 cm	—
Turning circle	12,6 m	11,1 m Winner
Towing capacity (braked)	3.500 kg Winner	1.300 kg

Powertrain & tech

	BMW X5	Peugeot 3008
Platform	CLAR (longitudinal)	PF2
Drive	All-wheel drive	Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive
Engine family	B58 3.0 petrol · B57 3.0 diesel · 45e PHEV	1.6 VTi/THP · 1.2 PureTech petrol · 1.6/2.0 HDi diesel · HYbrid4
Transmission	8-speed Steptronic	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 X5

Transfer case (xDrive) needs maintenance
Air suspension (if fitted)
Cooling system/EGR on diesels

Peugeot 3008

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

Pros

BMW X5

Luxurious, premium interior
Strong B57/B58 engines
Light, stiff CLAR body

Peugeot 3008

Raised driving position and good visibility
Roomy, flexible boot
HYbrid4 as an early AWD option

Cons

BMW X5

High running costs
Air suspension & xDrive upkeep

Peugeot 3008

Less SUV, more raised hatchback
Early 1.6 THP carries timing-chain risk

Driving experience

BMW X5

Luxurious, composed and surprisingly agile for its size. Steering is accurate and well-weighted, body control excellent, and the X5 hides its bulk through bends with real composure. xDrive delivers tenacious all-weather grip and a reassuringly planted feel. Air suspension, where fitted, spans cushioned to firmly controlled and irons out rough roads. The B58 petrols are smooth and muscular, the B57 diesels pull strongly and stay hushed, and the xDrive45e plug-in glides on electric power. The ZF 8-speed is quick, seamless and always in the right gear. Overall a polished, capable luxury SUV that feels smaller and sharper than it is.

Peugeot 3008

The T84 is the 3008 that put Peugeot into the crossover game, and it drives more like a tall hatch than an SUV. Built on the PF2 bones shared with the 308, it stays reasonably light, so the front axle turns in cleanly and the raised body adds visibility without making the ride busy. The high-set 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 crossover, not a sporty one.