The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Legacy 2.0D (09 - 15) vs. BMW 318i (05 - 07)
€ 35,200
€ 26,800
€ 35,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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 Legacy 2.0D is 8.9 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 3.3 inches taller than the BMW 318i.
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
BMW 318i
59.3
70.1
80.9
55.9
71.5
78.3
70.1 in
Width
71.5 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
59.3 in
Height
55.9 in
108.3
186.8
108.7
178
186.8 in
Length
178 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
BMW 318i
3349 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
185 lb
5.52 %
General
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
BMW 318i
BM/BR
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
BMW 318i
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N46
EE20
Engine Code
N46-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
148 hp
127 hp
BMW 318i
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
258 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
BMW 318i
Performance
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
BMW 318i
128 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
▶ REPLAY
22.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.91 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
22.63 lb/hp
24.91 lb/hp
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
43 mpg
32 mpg
BMW 318i
34 mpg
city
24 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
734 mi
Range
536 mi
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
734 mi
536 mi
BMW 318i
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
138.2 kWh
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
113.1 kWh
138.2 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
BMW 318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
