Performance, power and 0-100 km/h
2026 BMW 3 Series 330e xDrive has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 5.6 seconds, compared with 8.5 seconds for 2025 Peugeot 408 1.6 PHEV 180 Allure. 2026 BMW 3 Series 330e xDrive has the higher listed output at 292 hp; 2025 Peugeot 408 1.6 PHEV 180 Allure is rated at 180 hp, a difference of 112 hp. The torque figures follow 2026 BMW 3 Series 330e xDrive at 420 Nm and 2025 Peugeot 408 1.6 PHEV 180 Allure at 300 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.
Range, battery, charging and efficiency
2026 BMW 3 Series 330e xDrive carries the longer listed range at 59 km, against 55 km for 2025 Peugeot 408 1.6 PHEV 180 Allure. 2025 Peugeot 408 1.6 PHEV 180 Allure has the lower recorded consumption at 1.3 L/100km; 2026 BMW 3 Series 330e xDrive is listed at 1.6 L/100km. Test cycle, temperature, wheel size and charging conditions can materially affect these results, so only figures measured on the same basis should be treated as directly comparable.
Dimensions, cargo space and towing
2025 Peugeot 408 1.6 PHEV 180 Allure provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 471 litres versus 375 litres, a difference of 96 litres. 2026 BMW 3 Series 330e xDrive is 26 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.
Price and overall assessment
2025 Peugeot 408 1.6 PHEV 180 Allure has the lower listed starting price at $39,500, compared with $48,900 for 2026 BMW 3 Series 330e xDrive. 2026 BMW 3 Series 330e xDrive leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.