Bmw 318i Sedan G20 vs Peugeot 5008 BlueHDi 130 EAT8 : which one is faster?

The launch: 0 to 100 km/h

Off the line, the Bmw 318i Sedan hits 100 km/h in 8.33 s versus 11.82 s for the 5008 BlueHDi 130 EAT8. At this point, the Bmw 318i Sedan leads by 3.49 s and sits roughly 39 m ahead.

From 100 km/h to 400 metres

At 200 metres, the Bmw 318i Sedan is doing 113 km/h against 102 km/h for the 5008 BlueHDi 130 EAT8. The gap is 1.85 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.

At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 318i Sedan crosses the line in 16.06 s versus 18.51 s. The 2.44 s gap represents roughly 83 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.

Beyond 400 metres: top speed comes into play

Past 400 metres, the Bmw 318i Sedan continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 157 km/h versus 142 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 318i Sedan finishes in 29.44 s versus 33.30 s, with a 3.86 s lead.

What the numbers don’t tell you

Electronically capped at 223 km/h, the Bmw 318i Sedan never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor — it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.

With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (9.55 kg/hp vs 12.98 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).

In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 19.52 seconds. The 3.49 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.