The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 (08 - 11) vs. Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic Lineartronic (Autogas) (10 - 10)

€ 66,000
BMW M3 (08 - 11) BMW M3
€ 36,000
 Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic Lineartronic (Autogas) (10 - 10) Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
€ 66,000
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 M3 is 5.9 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 2.3 inches lower than the Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic.
BMW M3
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
57
Blueprint BMW M3 (08 - 11)
71.5
78.9
59.3
Blueprint Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic Lineartronic (Autogas) (10 - 10)
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 2.5i ecomatic Lineartronic (Autogas) (10 - 10)
108.3
186.2
180.3 in
Length
186.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M3
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
BMW M3 (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
8.64 %
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic Lineartronic (Autogas) (10 - 10)

General

BMW M3
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 manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

BMW M3
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BMW S65
Engine Series
S65-B40
Engine Code
EJ25
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
165 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW M3
414 hp
165 hp
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
169 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW M3
295 lb‑ft
169 lb‑ft
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic

Performance

BMW M3
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3

62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic

▶ REPLAY
8.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.51 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.95 lb/hp
20.51 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M3
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
22 mpg
BMW M3
19 mpg
22 mpg
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
13 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
316 mi
Range
357 mi
BMW M3
316 mi
357 mi
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
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).
159.2 kWh
BMW M3
235 kWh
159.2 kWh
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M3
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data