The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic Lineartronic (Autogas) (10 - 10) vs. BMW 320i Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 36,000

€ 33,800

€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800
ⓘ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 2.5i ecomatic is 7.8 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 3.3 inches taller than the BMW 320i.
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
BMW 320i
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
186.2
108.7
178.4
186.2 in
Length
178.4 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
BMW 320i
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.9 %

General
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
BMW 320i
BM/BR
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
BMW 320i
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N43
EJ25
Engine Code
N43-B20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
165 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
165 hp
168 hp
BMW 320i
169 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
169 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 320i
Performance
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
BMW 320i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i
▶ REPLAY
20.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.36 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
20.51 lb/hp
19.36 lb/hp
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
22 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 320i
15 mpg
city
25 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
357 mi
Range
575 mi
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
357 mi
575 mi
BMW 320i
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
128.7 kWh
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
159.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW 320i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
BMW 320i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data