BMW X5 vs Peugeot 5008

BMW X5
BMW’s large luxury SUV.
VS

Peugeot 5008
Peugeot’s seven-seat family SUV.
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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 5008 for a roomy, comfortable seven-seat SUV with a strong diesel choice.
Best engine: The 1.2 PureTech/Hybrid (petrol) or 2.0 BlueHDi (diesel) — post-2020.
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Performance
B58 40i · Petrol vs 1.2 PureTech 130 · Petrol
| BMW X5 | Peugeot 5008 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
340 hp
Winner
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130 hp
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| Torque |
450 Nm
Winner
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230 Nm
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| 0–100 km/h |
5,5 s
Winner
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10,5 s
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| Top speed |
243 km/h
Winner
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188 km/h
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| Power-to-weight |
159,3 hp/t
Winner
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89,7 hp/t
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| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
198 g/km
|
125 g/km
Winner
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| Consumption (WLTP) |
8,6 L/100km
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5,5 L/100km
Winner
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Dimensions & space
| BMW X5 | Peugeot 5008 | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
650 L
|
780 L
Winner
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| Boot (seats folded) |
1.870 L
|
1.940 L
Winner
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| Wheelbase |
2,98 m
Winner
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2,84 m
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| Length |
4,92 m
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4,64 m
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| Width |
2,00 m
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1,84 m
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| Height |
1,75 m
|
1,65 m
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| Seats |
5
|
7
Winner
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Powertrain & tech
| BMW X5 | Peugeot 5008 | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | CLAR (longitudinal engine, rear-wheel-drive base) | PF2 (T87) · EMP2 (P87) |
| Drive | All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Engine family | B58 petrol · B57 diesel · PHEV | 1.2 PureTech · 1.6 THP/PureTech · 1.5/1.6/2.0 BlueHDi · 1.2 Hybrid |
| Fuel | Petrol · Diesel · Plug-in hybrid | Petrol · Diesel |
| 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 (T87) · Euro 6/6d (P87) |
| LEZ access | Euro 6 diesel allowed in the LEZ (Brussels/Antwerp/Ghent) | Euro 6/6d petrol/diesel 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 5008
- 1.2 PureTech: wet timing belt
- 1.5 BlueHDi: AdBlue and chain on early units
- 1.6 THP (early T87): timing chain
Pros
BMW X5
- Luxurious, premium interior
- Strong B57/B58 engines
- Light, stiff CLAR body
Peugeot 5008
- Roomy seven-seat SUV
- Big boot (700+ litres)
- Comfortable and quiet
Cons
BMW X5
- High running costs
- Air suspension & xDrive upkeep
Peugeot 5008
- Third row tight for adults
- No PHEV/EV offered in these generations
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Belgian taxes & LEZ
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