Subaru Impreza 1994 vs BMW 5 series 1998

 
Subaru Impreza
1994 - 1997
BMW 5 series
1998 - 2000
Gearbox: ManualAutomatic
Engine: 2.0 Petrol2.9 Diesel

Performance

Power: 211 HP184 HP
Torque: 270 NM390 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.6 seconds8.4 seconds
Subaru Impreza is more dynamic to drive.
Subaru Impreza engine produces 27 HP more power than BMW 5 series, but torque is 120 NM less than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power Subaru Impreza reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.38.3
Real fuel consumption: 11.9 l/100km8.7 l/100km
The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Subaru Impreza consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Impreza could require 150 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Impreza consumes 3.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series.
Fuel tank capacity: 60 litres70 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 640 km in combined cycle840 km in combined cycle
500 km with real consumption800 km with real consumption
BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Drive type

Wheel drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Rear wheel drive (RWD)

Dimensions

Length: 4.34 m4.78 m
Width: 1.69 m1.80 m
Height: 1.40 m1.44 m
Subaru Impreza is smaller.
Subaru Impreza is 44 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Impreza is 4 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: no data460 litres
Turning diameter: 10.2 meters11 meters
The turning circle of the Subaru Impreza is 0.8 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Subaru Impreza can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 1`2002`125
Safety: no data
Quality:BMW 5 series has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Subaru Impreza has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than BMW 5 series, so BMW 5 series quality is probably better
Average price (€): 48005200
Pros and Cons: Subaru Impreza has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • has 4x4 drive
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
BMW 5 sērija has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • fewer faults
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