The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Legacy 2.0D (09 - 15) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 35,200

€ 52,800

€ 35,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,800
ⓘ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 4.8 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 3 inches taller than the BMW ActiveHybrid 3.
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
59.3
70.1
80.9
56.3
71.3
80
70.1 in
Width
71.3 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
59.3 in
Height
56.3 in
108.3
186.8
110.6
182
186.8 in
Length
182 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
3349 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb

Weight Difference:
465 lb
12.19 %

General
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
BM/BR
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N55
EE20
Engine Code
N55-B30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
148 hp
335 hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
258 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Performance
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
128 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Legacy 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

BMW ActiveHybrid 3
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22.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.39 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
22.63 lb/hp
11.39 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
43 mpg
40 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
34 mpg
city
44 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
734 mi
Range
600 mi
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
734 mi
600 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
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).
111.8 kWh
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
113.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data