The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Legacy 2.0D (09 - 15) vs. BMW M3 (14 - 18)
€ 35,200
€ 71,800
€ 35,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,800
ⓘ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 2.9 inches longer, 3.8 inches narrower and 3.2 inches taller than the BMW M3.
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
BMW M3
59.3
70.1
80.9
56.1
73.9
80.2
70.1 in
Width
73.9 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
59.3 in
Height
56.1 in
108.3
186.8
110.7
183.9
186.8 in
Length
183.9 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
BMW M3
3349 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
168 lb
4.78 %
General
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
BMW M3
BM/BR
Generation
F80
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium 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 M3
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW S55
EE20
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
148 hp
425 hp
BMW M3
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
258 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
BMW M3
Performance
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
BMW M3
128 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
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22.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.27 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
22.63 lb/hp
8.27 lb/hp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
43 mpg
27 mpg
BMW M3
34 mpg
city
20 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
734 mi
Range
424 mi
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
734 mi
424 mi
BMW M3
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).
166.7 kWh
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
113.1 kWh
166.7 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
















