The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (07 - 11) vs. BMW 123d Automatic 5-door (08 - 11)
€ 23,200

€ 34,900

€ 23,200
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 considerably. The Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic is 6.9 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 2.1 inches taller than the BMW 123d.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
BMW 123d
58.1
68.5
77.4
55.9
68.8
76.1
68.5 in
Width
68.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.1 in
Height
55.9 in
103.1
173.8
104.7
166.9
173.8 in
Length
166.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
BMW 123d
3086 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.34 %

General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
BMW 123d
GH
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
BMW 123d
4-cylinder boxer 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
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
106 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
105 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
BMW 123d
104 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
15.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
689 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d
▶ REPLAY
29.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.4 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
29.11 lb/hp
16.4 lb/hp
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
22 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 123d
16 mpg
city
34 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
239 mi
Range
576 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
239 mi
576 mi
BMW 123d
Environmental Impact
160.8 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
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
160.8 kWh
113.1 kWh
BMW 123d
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
BMW 123d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft








34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft