Subaru Impreza 2017 vs BMW 3 series 2018

 
Subaru Impreza
2017 -
BMW 3 series
2018 -
Gearbox: ManualAutomatic
Engine: 2.5 Petrol2.0 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 beltTiming 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 HP150 HP
Torque: 407 NM320 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 5.2 seconds8.3 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): 10.4no data
Fuel tank capacity: 60 litres40 litres
550 km with real consumption670 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 km330'000 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 years11 years
Engine spread: Used only for this carInstalled 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: noyes
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 m4.71 m
Width: 1.80 m1.83 m
Height: 1.48 m1.44 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 litresno data
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data480 litres
Turning diameter: 11 meters11.4 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`0002`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 60030 400
Pros and Cons: Subaru Impreza has
  • timing belt engine
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • has 4x4 drive
BMW 3 sērija has
  • timing chain engine
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • better safety assist technologies
  • lower price
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