Subaru Levorg 2015 vs BMW 3 series 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Subaru Levorg) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (BMW 3 series) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
| Subaru Levorg engine produces 20 HP more power than BMW 3 series, but torque is 70 NM less than BMW 3 series. Despite the higher power, Subaru Levorg reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Levorg consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Levorg could require 330 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Levorg consumes 3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW 3 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 2 sērija | |
| 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: | 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. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2018 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with great durability. Overall, the chains are more reliable than on BMW N-series engines. However, they do tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine needs good quality fuel, ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2018 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.44 m | |
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Subaru Levorg is smaller, but higher. Subaru Levorg is 2 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Levorg is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 522 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1446 litres | 1510 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, The BMW 3 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 3 series (by 64 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Levorg is 0.6 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Subaru Levorg can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`020 kg | 2`180 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`537 kg | 1`660 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 483 kg | 520 kg | |
| Safety: | |||
| BMW 3 series scores higher in safety tests. The BMW 3 series scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 12 600 | 21 200 | |
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