BMW 4 series 2024 vs Subaru Legacy 2022
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Diesel (BMW 4 series) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Subaru Legacy) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 260 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 376 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| BMW 4 series engine produces 70 HP less power than Subaru Legacy, but torque is 24 NM more than Subaru Legacy. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 9.0 | |
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The BMW 4 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 4 series consumes 3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Legacy, which means that by driving the BMW 4 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 450 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| BMW 4 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| 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`315 kg | 2`180 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`760 kg | 1`695 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 555 kg | 485 kg | |
| BMW 4 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 13 procentiem more than Subaru Legacy. Therefore, BMW 4 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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| Average price (€): | no data | no data | |
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