The Comparative Analysis :

Subaru Legacy 2.0i (09 - 13) vs. BMW M3 (08 - 11)

€ 28,400
Subaru Legacy 2.0i (09 - 13) Subaru Legacy 2.0i
€ 66,000
 BMW M3 (08 - 11) BMW M3
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,000

ⓘ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 2.0i is 5.9 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 2.3 inches taller than the BMW M3.
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
BMW M3
59.3
Blueprint Subaru Legacy 2.0i (09 - 13)
70.1
80.9
57
Blueprint BMW M3 (08 - 11)
71.5
78.9
70.1 in
Width
71.5 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
59.3 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint Subaru Legacy 2.0i (09 - 13)
108.3
186.2
Blueprint BMW M3 (08 - 11)
108.7
180.3
186.2 in
Length
180.3 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Subaru Legacy 2.0i
BMW M3
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4740 lb
Subaru Legacy 2.0i (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
408 lb
11.02 %
BMW M3 (08 - 11)

General

Subaru Legacy 2.0i
BMW M3
BM/BR
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 2.0i
BMW M3
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW S65
EJ20
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
148 hp
414 hp
BMW M3
145 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
145 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW M3

Performance

Subaru Legacy 2.0i
BMW M3
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Legacy 2.0i

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3

▶ REPLAY
22.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.95 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
22.27 lb/hp
8.95 lb/hp
BMW M3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Subaru Legacy 2.0i
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
28 mpg
19 mpg
BMW M3
20 mpg
city
13 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
475 mi
Range
316 mi
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
475 mi
316 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
235 kWh
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
161.1 kWh
235 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Subaru Legacy 2.0i
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data