Subaru Legacy 2003 vs BMW 3 series 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| 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: | 165 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 226 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Legacy engine produces 53 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 24 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Subaru Legacy reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 9.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km | 10.3 l/100km | |
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The Subaru Legacy is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Legacy consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Subaru Legacy over 15,000 km in a year you can save 270 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Legacy consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
| Subaru Legacy gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 350'000 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 Subaru Legacy engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Outback, Subaru Forester | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X3, BMW Z4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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 2005 2.5 engine: On this engine, the valve seals and crankcase breather valve diaphragm tend to fail after 80-100 000 km, leading to increased oil consumption. It is recommended to choose engines manufactured in the last years ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2005 2.5 engine | |||
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 | |
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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: | 10.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Legacy is 0.2 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`930 | 2`080 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Subaru Legacy has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Subaru Legacy, so Subaru Legacy quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 4200 | |
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