The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 508 155 THP Automatic (11 - 14) vs. BMW M3 (08 - 11)
€ 29,500

€ 66,000

€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Peugeot 508 155 THP is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.3 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW M3.
Peugeot 508 155 THP
BMW M3
57.3
73
81.4
57
71.5
78.9
73 in
Width
71.5 in
81.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
57.3 in
Height
57 in
110.9
188.7
108.7
180.3
188.7 in
Length
180.3 in
110.9 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 508 155 THP
BMW M3
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.56 %

General
Peugeot 508 155 THP
BMW M3
8
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Peugeot 508 155 THP
BMW M3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S65
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
154 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Peugeot 508 155 THP
154 hp
414 hp
BMW M3
177 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Peugeot 508 155 THP
177 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW M3
Performance
Peugeot 508 155 THP
BMW M3
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 508 155 THP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3
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22.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.95 lb/hp
Peugeot 508 155 THP
22.47 lb/hp
8.95 lb/hp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 508 155 THP
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Peugeot 508 155 THP
33 mpg
19 mpg
BMW M3
22 mpg
city
13 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
630 mi
Range
316 mi
Peugeot 508 155 THP
630 mi
316 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
134.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
235 kWh
Peugeot 508 155 THP
134.5 kWh
235 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 508 155 THP
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft









39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data