BMW 3 series 2010 vs Subaru Legacy 2006
| Body: | Cabrio | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 430 NM | 297 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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Subaru Legacy is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 41 HP less power than Subaru Legacy, but torque is 133 NM more than Subaru Legacy. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 12.1 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 6 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 900 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 520 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 710 km on highway | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 138 mm (5.4 inches) | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Subaru Legacy can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.61 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.44 m | |
| BMW 3 series is 5 cm shorter than the Subaru Legacy, 5 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 210 litres | 433 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
350 litres | no data | |
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Subaru Legacy has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 223 litres less trunk space than the Subaru Legacy. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.6 metres less than that of the Subaru Legacy, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`170 | 2`030 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 13 200 | 3000 | |
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