2011 Peugeot 508 vs. 2011 BMW 125
To start off, both 2011 Peugeot 508 and 2011 BMW 125 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 125 (215 HP) has 14 more horse power than 2011 Peugeot 508. (201 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 2011 Peugeot 508.
Because 2011 BMW 125 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 BMW 125. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Peugeot 508, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Peugeot 508 (338 Nm) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 125. (271 Nm). This means 2011 Peugeot 508 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Peugeot 508 | 2011 BMW 125 | |
| Make | Peugeot | BMW |
| Model | 508 | 125 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 215 HP |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4792 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1853 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1456 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2817 mm | 2670 mm |
