BMW 5 series 2000 vs Subaru Legacy 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Diesel | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (BMW 5 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: | 193 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 410 NM | 223 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 37 HP more power than Subaru Legacy, whereas torque is 187 NM more than Subaru Legacy. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 9.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 11.0 l/100km | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Legacy, which means that by driving the BMW 5 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 2.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Legacy. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 750 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 540 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 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: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| BMW 5 sērija 2000 2.9 engine: Overall, the M57 diesel engine is known for its high reliability and can deliver an exceptionally long service life when properly maintained with high-quality fuel and oil. Fuel quality is especially critical ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2000 2.9 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.58 m | |
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BMW 5 series is larger, but lower. BMW 5 series is 8 cm longer than the Subaru Legacy, 6 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 14 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | 528 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1525 litres | 1646 litres | |
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Subaru Legacy has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 5 series has 118 litres less trunk space than the Subaru Legacy. This could mean that the BMW 5 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Subaru Legacy (by 121 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.5 metres less than that of the Subaru Legacy, which means BMW 5 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`345 | 1`980 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Subaru Legacy has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 140 percent more cases than Subaru Legacy, so Subaru Legacy quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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