The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic Lineartronic (Autogas) (10 - 10) vs. BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 36,000

€ 38,700

€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,700
ⓘ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 8.3 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 3.3 inches taller than the BMW 325xi.
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
BMW 325xi
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
186.2 in
Length
178 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
BMW 325xi
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.1 %

General
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
BMW 325xi
BM/BR
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
BMW 325xi
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
EJ25
Engine Code
N52-B25

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
165 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
165 hp
215 hp
BMW 325xi
169 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
169 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 325xi
Performance
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
BMW 325xi
130 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 325xi
▶ REPLAY
20.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
20.51 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
22 mpg
24 mpg
BMW 325xi
15 mpg
city
16 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
357 mi
Range
395 mi
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
357 mi
395 mi
BMW 325xi
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).
187.5 kWh
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
159.2 kWh
187.5 kWh
BMW 325xi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
BMW 325xi
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