Subaru Legacy 2007 vs BMW 3 series 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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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: | 173 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 227 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Legacy engine produces 45 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 23 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Subaru Legacy reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 9.2 | |
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The Subaru Legacy is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Legacy consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Subaru Legacy over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| Subaru Legacy gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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): | 1`930 | 2`060 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 4400 | |
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