BMW 5 series 2000 vs Subaru Legacy 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 223 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 75 HP more power than Subaru Legacy, whereas torque is 77 NM more than Subaru Legacy. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 9.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.0 l/100km | 11.0 l/100km | |
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The Subaru Legacy is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Legacy, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 5 series could require 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 750 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 540 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: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
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`275 | 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 (€): | 2000 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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