Subaru Legacy is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Legacy engine produces 27 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 47 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Subaru Legacy reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
12.1
7.9
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Legacy consumes 4.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Legacy could require 630 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
64 litres
63 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
520 km in combined cycle
790 km in combined cycle
710 km on highway
1030 km on highway
BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
Dimensions
Length:
4.66 m
4.52 m
Width:
1.73 m
1.82 m
Height:
1.44 m
1.42 m
Subaru Legacy is 14 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Legacy is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
433 litres
460 litres
BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Subaru Legacy has 27 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. This could mean that the Subaru Legacy uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable.
Turning diameter:
11.6 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the Subaru Legacy is 0.6 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Subaru Legacy can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
