Subaru Impreza 2017 vs BMW 3 series 2018
Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
Petrol engines (Subaru Impreza) 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 belt | Timing chain | |
Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
Power: | 300 HP | 150 HP | |
Torque: | 407 NM | 320 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.2 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
Subaru Impreza is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Impreza engine produces 150 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 87 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Subaru Impreza reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.4 | no data | |
Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 40 litres | |
550 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: | 21 years | 11 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. | |||
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: | 4.60 m | 4.71 m | |
Width: | 1.80 m | 1.83 m | |
Height: | 1.48 m | 1.44 m | |
Subaru Impreza is smaller, but slightly higher. Subaru Impreza is 11 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Impreza is 3 cm higher. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | no data | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 480 litres | |
Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.4 meters | |
The turning circle of the Subaru Impreza is 0.4 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Subaru Impreza can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 2`085 | |
Safety: | |||
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 (€): | 32 600 | 30 400 | |
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