Subaru Legacy 2017 vs BMW 3 series 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 175 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 6.8 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Legacy engine produces 15 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 165 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Subaru Legacy reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 4.5 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Legacy consumes 3.2 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 480 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Outback, Subaru Forester | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 2 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.44 m | |
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Subaru Legacy is larger. Subaru Legacy is 9 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 1 cm wider, while the height of Subaru Legacy is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 425 litres | 480 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Subaru Legacy has 55 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: | 11.2 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Legacy is 0.2 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`050 | 2`085 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 25 200 | 34 400 | |
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