BMW X5 vs Peugeot 2008
BMW X5
BMW’s large luxury SUV.
VS
Peugeot 2008
Peugeot’s compact crossover SUV.
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 2008
Pick the 2008 for a compact, stylish crossover with an efficient and wide powertrain range.
Best engine: The 1.2 PureTech/Hybrid (petrol) or 1.5 BlueHDi (diesel) — post-2023.
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Performance
B58 40i · Petrol vs 1.2 PureTech 130 · Petrol
| BMW X5 | Peugeot 2008 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
340 hp
Winner
|
130 hp
|
| Torque |
450 Nm
Winner
|
230 Nm
|
| 0–100 km/h |
5,5 s
Winner
|
9,1 s
|
| Top speed |
243 km/h
Winner
|
205 km/h
|
| Power-to-weight |
159,3 hp/t
Winner
|
110,2 hp/t
|
| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
198 g/km
|
115 g/km
Winner
|
| Consumption (WLTP) |
8,6 L/100km
|
5,3 L/100km
Winner
|
Dimensions & space
| BMW X5 | Peugeot 2008 | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
650 L
Winner
|
434 L
|
| Boot (seats folded) |
1.870 L
Winner
|
1.467 L
|
| Wheelbase |
2,98 m
Winner
|
2,61 m
|
| Length |
4,92 m
|
4,30 m
|
| Width |
2,00 m
|
1,77 m
|
| Height |
1,75 m
|
1,53 m
|
| Seats |
5
|
5
|
Powertrain & tech
| BMW X5 | Peugeot 2008 | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | CLAR (longitudinal engine, rear-wheel-drive base) | PF1 (A94) · CMP (P24) |
| Drive | All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Engine family | B58 petrol · B57 diesel · PHEV | 1.2 PureTech · 1.6 VTi · 1.5 BlueHDi · 1.2 Hybrid · e-2008 |
| Fuel | Petrol · Diesel · Plug-in hybrid | Petrol · Diesel · Electric |
| Transmission | 8-speed Steptronic automatic | 5/6-speed manual · EAT6/EAT8 automatic · e-DSC6 |
| Euro standard | Euro 6d-TEMP (early) · Euro 6d (later) | Euro 5/6 (A94) · Euro 6/6d (P24) · N/A (e-2008) |
| LEZ access | Euro 6 diesel allowed in the LEZ (Brussels/Antwerp/Ghent) | Euro 6/6d petrol/diesel and the e-2008 allowed in the LEZ |
Reliability & watch-outs
Known issues
BMW X5
- Transfer case (xDrive) needs maintenance
- Air suspension (if fitted)
- Cooling system needs checking
- EGR on diesels
Peugeot 2008
- 1.2 PureTech: wet timing belt (until ~2022–23)
- 1.5 BlueHDi: AdBlue and chain on early units
- 1.6 HDi (early A94): DPF/EGR and turbo
Pros
BMW X5
- Luxurious, premium interior
- Strong B57/B58 engines
- Light, stiff CLAR body
Peugeot 2008
- Attractive design and i-Cockpit
- Efficient, wide engine range (up to e-2008)
- Compact and agile in town
Cons
BMW X5
- High running costs
- Air suspension & xDrive upkeep
Peugeot 2008
- Rear seat tight for the class
- Boot smaller than larger SUVs
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