The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 508 HDi 160 Automatic (14 - 15) vs. BMW 318i (08 - 11)
€ 32,200
€ 29,000
€ 32,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Peugeot 508 HDi 160 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 11.8 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the BMW 318i.
Peugeot 508 HDi 160
BMW 318i
57.3
72
81.4
55.9
71.5
78.3
72 in
Width
71.5 in
81.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
57.3 in
Height
55.9 in
110.9
190.2
108.7
178.4
190.2 in
Length
178.4 in
110.9 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 508 HDi 160
BMW 318i
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4641 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.04 %
General
Peugeot 508 HDi 160
BMW 318i
8
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Peugeot 508 HDi 160
BMW 318i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N43
Engine Code
N43-B20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Peugeot 508 HDi 160
161 hp
141 hp
BMW 318i
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Peugeot 508 HDi 160
251 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 318i
Performance
Peugeot 508 HDi 160
BMW 318i
140 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 508 HDi 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
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21.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.44 lb/hp
Peugeot 508 HDi 160
21.84 lb/hp
22.44 lb/hp
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 508 HDi 160
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Peugeot 508 HDi 160
44 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 318i
33 mpg
city
29 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
828 mi
Range
621 mi
Peugeot 508 HDi 160
828 mi
621 mi
BMW 318i
Environmental Impact
111 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).
119.4 kWh
Peugeot 508 HDi 160
111 kWh
119.4 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 508 HDi 160
BMW 318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data














