2007 Peugeot Boxer vs. 2008 BMW 545
To start off, 2008 BMW 545 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Peugeot Boxer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Peugeot Boxer would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 2007 Peugeot Boxer. (124 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 2007 Peugeot Boxer.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 BMW 545 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Peugeot Boxer. (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Peugeot Boxer. 2008 BMW 545 has automatic transmission and 2007 Peugeot Boxer has manual transmission. 2007 Peugeot Boxer will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 545 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Peugeot Boxer | 2008 BMW 545 | |
| Make | Peugeot | BMW |
| Model | Boxer | 545 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2800 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
