Peugeot 504 (1974 – 1982) vs BMW 3 Series Coupe (1975 – 1983): specs compared
Both offer around 143 hp at most. The BMW 3 Series Coupe is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.5 s against 10.2 s. It uses less fuel, from 8.8 L/100 km against 10.9 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,010 kg against 1,250 kg.
| Specification |
Peugeot
504
1974 – 1982
|
BMW
3 Series Coupe
1975 – 1983
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Germany |
| Documented years | 1974 – 1982 | 1975 – 1983 |
| Body style | — | Coupé |
| Variants | 2 | 12 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 106 – 138 hp | 75 – 143 hp |
| Torque | 71 – 165 Nm | 110 – 190 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.2 – 10.7 s | 9.5 – 14.8 s |
| Top speed | 179 – 189 km/h | 154 – 190 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.9 – 12.0 L/100 km | 8.8 – 12.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,361 mm | 4,359 mm |
| Width | 1,699 mm | 1,610 mm |
| Height | 1,349 mm | 1,379 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,550 mm | 2,560 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,250 – 1,295 kg | 1,010 – 1,155 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.