2008 Peugeot 207 vs. 2008 BMW 630
To start off, both 2008 Peugeot 207 and 2008 BMW 630 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 630 (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2008 Peugeot 207. (119 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 2008 Peugeot 207. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 630 weights approximately 510 kg more than 2008 Peugeot 207. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 BMW 630 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Peugeot 207. (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Peugeot 207. 2008 BMW 630 has automatic transmission and 2008 Peugeot 207 has manual transmission. 2008 Peugeot 207 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 630 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Peugeot 207 | 2008 BMW 630 | |
| Make | Peugeot | BMW |
| Model | 207 | 630 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.1 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 70 L |
