Subaru Legacy 2006 vs BMW 3 series 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 250 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 339 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
| Subaru Legacy engine produces 32 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 89 NM more than BMW 3 series. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 9.9 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 63 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW 3 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Subaru Forester | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X3, BMW Z4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| 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: | 4.73 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.42 m | |
| Subaru Legacy is 21 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 9 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 433 litres | 460 litres | |
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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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`030 | 2`080 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 4400 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
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BMW 3 sērija has
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