The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Subaru Legacy 2.0D (09 - 15)
€ 52,800

€ 35,200

€ 52,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,200
ⓘ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 ActiveHybrid 3 is 4.8 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 3 inches lower than the Subaru Legacy 2.0D.
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
56.3
71.3
80
59.3
70.1
80.9
71.3 in
Width
70.1 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
56.3 in
Height
59.3 in
110.6
182
108.3
186.8
182 in
Length
186.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3349 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb

Weight Difference:
465 lb
12.19 %

General
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
F30
Generation
BM/BR
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N55
Engine Series
N55-B30
Engine Code
EE20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
335 hp
148 hp
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
332 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
Performance
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
155 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

BMW ActiveHybrid 3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Legacy 2.0D
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11.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.63 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
11.39 lb/hp
22.63 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
40 mpg
43 mpg
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
44 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
600 mi
Range
734 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
600 mi
734 mi
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
113.1 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
111.8 kWh
113.1 kWh
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.8 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data