BMW i3 vs Peugeot E-408
The BMW i3 leads on 0–62 mph. The Peugeot E-408 leads on cargo space.
Sedan
2026 eDrive 35L · name as listed in Chinese
No US price yet
50/100#174 of 281 · Everyday
Liftback
Electric 210 (58 kWh)
No US price yet
49/100#176 of 281 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
i3BMW i3E-408Peugeot E-408
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- 0–62 mphlower is better- best on this row1 s quicker· 14%
- Cargo space- best on this row+2.1 cu ft· 15%
- Power- best on this row+53 kW· 34%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row2.6 kWh/100 mi faster· 11%
- Top speed- best on this row+13 mph· 13%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BMW i3 | Peugeot E-408 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (WLTP) | no data | |
| Range (CLTC) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | no data | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | no data | |
| AC charging | no data | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | no data | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | no data | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the BMW i3 if
Pick the Peugeot E-408 if
Score by category
out of 100
BMW i3Peugeot E-408
Range
62- Different test cycles - not compared.65Charging
2820Performance
7057Practicality
6069
How much is each in the US?
No US prices yet for either car
US EV incentivesQuestions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- BMW i3
- CLTC
- Peugeot E-408
- WLTP
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which is quicker?
BMW i3i3
0–62 mph
- Leader
- BMW i3
- BMW i3
- Peugeot E-408
- Ahead by
- 1 s
Where next
- BMW i3Full specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
- Peugeot E-408Full specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
Compare with others
BMW i3 vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Jun 18, 2026 · 17 sources
Every source link (22)
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