The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i Automatic (08 - 11) vs. Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic Lineartronic (Autogas) (10 - 10)
€ 33,800

€ 36,000

€ 33,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 320i is 7.8 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 3.3 inches lower than the Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic.
BMW 320i
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
55.9
71.5
78.3
59.3
70.1
80.9
71.5 in
Width
70.1 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
55.9 in
Height
59.3 in
108.7
178.4
108.3
186.2
178.4 in
Length
186.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320i
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.9 %

General
BMW 320i
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
E90
Generation
BM/BR
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW 320i
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N43
Engine Series
N43-B20
Engine Code
EJ25

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
165 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 320i
168 hp
165 hp
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
169 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW 320i
155 lb‑ft
169 lb‑ft
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
Performance
BMW 320i
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
140 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
▶ REPLAY
19.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.51 lb/hp
BMW 320i
19.36 lb/hp
20.51 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
22 mpg
BMW 320i
35 mpg
22 mpg
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
25 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
575 mi
Range
357 mi
BMW 320i
575 mi
357 mi
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
Environmental Impact
128.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
159.2 kWh
BMW 320i
128.7 kWh
159.2 kWh
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320i
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.8 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data