BMW 3 series 2018 vs Subaru Legacy 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 175 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 235 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 15 HP more power than Subaru Legacy, whereas torque is 165 NM more than Subaru Legacy. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 7.7 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 3.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Legacy, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 480 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 2 sērija | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Outback, Subaru Forester | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The BMW 3 series engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.50 m | |
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BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 9 cm shorter than the Subaru Legacy, 1 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 425 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, BMW 3 series has 55 litres more trunk space than the Subaru Legacy. The Subaru Legacy may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.2 metres more than that of the Subaru Legacy. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`085 | 2`050 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 34 000 | 25 200 | |
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