Subaru Legacy 2001 vs BMW 5 series 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.9 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Subaru Legacy) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (BMW 5 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. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 HP | 193 HP | |
| Torque: | 223 NM | 410 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 8 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Legacy engine produces 37 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 187 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Subaru Legacy reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.0 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Legacy consumes 1.5 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 Legacy could require 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Legacy consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| 540 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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) | |
| BMW 5 sērija 2000 2.9 engine: Overall, the M57 diesel engine is known for its high reliability and can deliver an exceptionally long service life when properly maintained with high-quality fuel and oil. Fuel quality is especially critical ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2000 2.9 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.60 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 m | |
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Subaru Legacy is smaller. Subaru Legacy is 18 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Legacy is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 465 litres | 460 litres | |
| Subaru Legacy has 5 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Legacy is 0.4 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Subaru Legacy can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`910 | 2`175 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Subaru Legacy has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 140 percent more cases than Subaru Legacy, so Subaru Legacy quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 2800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.6/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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