Subaru Legacy engine produces 27 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 47 NM more than BMW 3 series. Despite the higher power, Subaru Legacy reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.8
7.9
Real fuel consumption:
11.3 l/100km
9.9 l/100km
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Legacy consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Legacy could require 285 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Legacy consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
Fuel tank capacity:
64 litres
63 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
650 km in combined cycle
790 km in combined cycle
860 km on highway
1010 km on highway
560 km with real consumption
630 km with real consumption
BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
Dimensions
Length:
4.66 m
4.52 m
Width:
1.73 m
1.82 m
Height:
1.42 m
1.42 m
Subaru Legacy is 14 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 9 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
433 litres
460 litres
BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Subaru Legacy has 27 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. 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:
11.6 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the Subaru Legacy is 0.6 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Subaru Legacy can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
