The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 (08 - 11) vs. Subaru Legacy 2.0D (09 - 15)

€ 66,000
BMW M3 (08 - 11) BMW M3
€ 35,200
 Subaru Legacy 2.0D (09 - 15) Subaru Legacy 2.0D
€ 66,000
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 M3 is 6.5 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 2.3 inches lower than the Subaru Legacy 2.0D.
BMW M3
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
57
Blueprint BMW M3 (08 - 11)
71.5
78.9
59.3
Blueprint Subaru Legacy 2.0D (09 - 15)
70.1
80.9
71.5 in
Width
70.1 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
57 in
Height
59.3 in
Blueprint BMW M3 (08 - 11)
108.7
180.3
Blueprint Subaru Legacy 2.0D (09 - 15)
108.3
186.8
180.3 in
Length
186.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M3
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3349 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4508 lb
BMW M3 (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
355 lb
9.58 %
Subaru Legacy 2.0D (09 - 15)

General

BMW M3
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
E90
Generation
BM/BR
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW M3
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW S65
Engine Series
S65-B40
Engine Code
EE20
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW M3
414 hp
148 hp
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW M3
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Subaru Legacy 2.0D

Performance

BMW M3
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
155 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Legacy 2.0D

▶ REPLAY
8.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.63 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.95 lb/hp
22.63 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy 2.0D

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M3
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW M3
19 mpg
43 mpg
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
13 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
316 mi
Range
734 mi
BMW M3
316 mi
734 mi
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
Environmental Impact
235 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).
113.1 kWh
BMW M3
235 kWh
113.1 kWh
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M3
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data