BMW 4 series 2024 vs Subaru Legacy 2022
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| BMW 4 series is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Subaru Legacy can be equipped only with four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, BMW 4 series also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel) | 2.4 - 2.5 (petrol) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. BMW 4 series is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 - 381 HP | 182 - 260 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 - 650 NM | 239 - 376 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.6 - 7.9 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| In general, Subaru Legacy are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than BMW 4 series. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 - 8.8 | 7.8 - 9.0 | |
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BMW 4 series petrol engines consumes on average 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than Subaru Legacy. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 150 mm (5.9 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: | 4.78 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.50 m | |
| BMW 4 series is 7 cm shorter than the Subaru Legacy, 1 cm wider, while the height of BMW 4 series is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 428 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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BMW 4 series has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Subaru Legacy may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 4 series is 0.8 metres more than that of the Subaru Legacy, which means BMW 4 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`326 kg | ~ 2`180 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`779 kg | ~ 1`639 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 547 kg | ~ 541 kg | |
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