BMW 5 series 2004 vs Subaru Legacy 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 192 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 245 NM | 187 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 27 HP more power than Subaru Legacy, whereas torque is 58 NM more than Subaru Legacy. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 8.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.7 l/100km | 9.3 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 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Legacy. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 350'000 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 5 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3, BMW Z4 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Subaru Forester, Subaru Impreza, Subaru XV | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Subaru Legacy might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The BMW 5 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.47 m | |
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BMW 5 series is larger. BMW 5 series is 12 cm longer than the Subaru Legacy, 12 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 459 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1650 litres | 1649 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 5 series has 41 litres more trunk space than the Subaru Legacy. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 5 series (by 1 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.6 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`190 | 1`945 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 3800 | |
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