Subaru Legacy 2022 vs BMW 4 series 2021
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Subaru Legacy is available only with four wheel (4x4) drive, while BMW 4 series can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, BMW 4 series also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 2.4 - 2.5 (petrol) | 1.6 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. BMW 4 series is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 182 - 260 HP | 170 - 382 HP | |
| Torque: | 239 - 376 NM | 250 - 650 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 4.7 - 8.6 seconds | |
| In general, BMW 4 series are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Subaru Legacy. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 - 9.0 | 5.4 - 8.5 | |
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Subaru Legacy petrol engines consumes on average 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 4 series. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 150 mm (5.9 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Subaru Legacy can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.79 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.44 m | |
| Subaru Legacy is 7 cm longer than the BMW 4 series, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Legacy is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 428 litres | 470 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1291 litres | |
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BMW 4 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Subaru Legacy uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Legacy is 0.8 metres less than that of the BMW 4 series, which means Subaru Legacy can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`180 kg | ~ 2`286 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`639 kg | ~ 1`738 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 541 kg | ~ 548 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 32 000 | |
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