The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R F (08 - 12) vs. BMW M135i Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)
€ 16,900
€ 42,900
€ 16,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,900
ⓘ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 2.5 inches taller than the BMW M135i.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
BMW M135i
58.1
68.5
77.4
55.6
69.5
78.1
68.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.1 in
Height
55.6 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 M135i
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
13.49 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
BMW M135i
GH
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
BMW M135i
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
EL15
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
106 hp
316 hp
BMW M135i
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
105 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M135i
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
BMW M135i
109 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
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27.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.6 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
27.35 lb/hp
10.6 lb/hp
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
32 mpg
31 mpg
BMW M135i
25 mpg
city
23 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
511 mi
Range
431 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
511 mi
431 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
142.1 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
138.2 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
BMW M135i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
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
