The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R (07 - 12) vs. BMW 125d Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 18,900
€ 34,900
€ 18,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Subaru Impreza 1.5R is 3.6 inches longer, an inch narrower and 2.1 inches taller than the BMW 125d.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
BMW 125d
58.1
68.5
77.4
55.9
69.5
78.1
68.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.1 in
Height
55.9 in
103.1
173.8
105.9
170.2
173.8 in
Length
170.2 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
BMW 125d
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.72 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
BMW 125d
GH
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
BMW 125d
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW
EL15
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
106 hp
215 hp
BMW 125d
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
105 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 125d
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
BMW 125d
109 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
14 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
636 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125d
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28.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.23 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
28.8 lb/hp
15.23 lb/hp
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
31 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 125d
25 mpg
city
41 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
497 mi
Range
687 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
497 mi
687 mi
BMW 125d
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
96.7 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
142.1 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 125d
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
BMW 125d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
