The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Legacy 2.0D (09 - 15) vs. BMW 340i xDrive (15 - 17)
€ 35,200
€ 49,200
€ 35,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,200
ⓘ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 4.4 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW 340i.
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
BMW 340i
59.3
70.1
80.9
56.5
71.3
80
70.1 in
Width
71.3 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
59.3 in
Height
56.5 in
108.3
186.8
110.6
182.4
186.8 in
Length
182.4 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
BMW 340i
3349 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
344 lb
9.32 %
General
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
BMW 340i
BM/BR
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
BMW 340i
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B58
EE20
Engine Code
B58-B30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
148 hp
322 hp
BMW 340i
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
258 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 340i
Performance
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
BMW 340i
128 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 340i
▶ REPLAY
22.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.47 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
22.63 lb/hp
11.47 lb/hp
BMW 340i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
BMW 340i
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
43 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 340i
34 mpg
city
23 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
734 mi
Range
460 mi
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
734 mi
460 mi
BMW 340i
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).
145.8 kWh
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
113.1 kWh
145.8 kWh
BMW 340i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
BMW 340i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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