BMW 5 series 2007 vs Subaru Legacy 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 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: | 272 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 187 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 107 HP more power than Subaru Legacy, whereas torque is 133 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): | 7.7 | 9.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.8 l/100km | 9.3 l/100km | |
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The Subaru Legacy is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 1.3 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 195 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 5 series consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Legacy. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 680 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 143 mm (5.6 inches) | 150 mm (5.9 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 6 sērija | 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. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2007 3.0 engine: Relatively reliable engine. Most of the problems are related to the fuel injection system, spark plugs and coils, and the Vanos phase control system. Problems with the high-pressure fuel pump were common in ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2007 3.0 engine | |||
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`230 | 1`935 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 3200 | |
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