The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.6i (13 - 16) vs. BMW 123d Automatic 5-door (08 - 11)
€ 21,000
€ 34,900
€ 21,000
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 1.6i is 6.9 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the BMW 123d.
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
BMW 123d
57.7
68.5
78.7
55.9
68.8
76.1
68.5 in
Width
68.8 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.7 in
Height
55.9 in
104.1
173.8
104.7
166.9
173.8 in
Length
166.9 in
104.1 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
BMW 123d
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.01 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
BMW 123d
G4
Generation
E87
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
BMW 123d
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW
FB16
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
112 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
112 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
111 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
BMW 123d
115 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 123d
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27.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.4 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
27.36 lb/hp
16.4 lb/hp
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
38 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 123d
29 mpg
city
34 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
551 mi
Range
576 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
551 mi
576 mi
BMW 123d
Environmental Impact
117.5 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 1.6i
117.5 kWh
113.1 kWh
BMW 123d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
BMW 123d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft







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



















