The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R F Automatic (08 - 12) vs. BMW 125d Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16)
€ 18,300

€ 37,400

€ 18,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400
ⓘ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 3.4 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
170.4
173.8 in
Length
170.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
BMW 125d
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.64 %

General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
BMW 125d
GH
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

4-speed automatic 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
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
106 hp
221 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
104 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
14.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
653 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.5R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125d
▶ REPLAY
27.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.01 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
27.97 lb/hp
15.01 lb/hp
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
32 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 125d
25 mpg
city
46 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
504 mi
Range
751 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
504 mi
751 mi
BMW 125d
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
88.5 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
140.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 125d
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
BMW 125d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft








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