BMW 3 series 2010 vs Subaru Legacy 2006
| Body: | Cabrio | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 520 NM | 297 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series and Subaru Legacy have the same engine power, but BMW 3 series torque is 223 NM more than Subaru Legacy. BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 9.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 11.3 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 3.4 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 510 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 3.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Legacy. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 790 km with real consumption | 560 km with real consumption | ||
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X6 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Outback, Subaru B9 Tribeca | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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: | 4.61 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.42 m | |
| BMW 3 series is 5 cm shorter than the Subaru Legacy, 5 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 4 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`195 | 2`030 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 13 200 | 3000 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
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