BMW X5 G05 vs Peugeot 5008 T87

BMW X5

G05 · 2018 – 2023

The fourth-generation X5 (G05), 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 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 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

B58 40i · Petrol vs 1.6 THP 155 · Petrol

	BMW X5	Peugeot 5008
Power	340 hp Winner	155 hp
Torque	450 Nm Winner	240 Nm
0–100 km/h	5,5 s Winner	9,5 s
Top speed	243 km/h Winner	190 km/h
Power-to-weight	159,3 hp/t Winner	103,3 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 5008
Boot	650 L	680 L Winner
Boot (seats folded)	1.870 L Winner	1.754 L
Wheelbase	2,98 m Winner	2,73 m
Length	4,92 m	4,53 m
Ground clearance	21,4 cm	—
Turning circle	12,6 m	11,2 m Winner
Towing capacity (braked)	3.500 kg Winner	1.500 kg

Powertrain & tech

	BMW X5	Peugeot 5008
Platform	CLAR (longitudinal)	PF2
Drive	All-wheel drive	Front-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 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 X5

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

Peugeot 5008

Seven seats
Generous boot
Affordable used

Cons

BMW X5

High running costs
Air suspension & xDrive upkeep

Peugeot 5008

MPV looks (less SUV)
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 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.