The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic Lineartronic (Autogas) (10 - 10) vs. BMW M3 (08 - 11)
€ 36,000

€ 66,000

€ 36,000
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 2.5i ecomatic is 5.9 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 2.3 inches taller than the BMW M3.
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
BMW M3
59.3
70.1
80.9
57
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
108.3
186.2
108.7
180.3
186.2 in
Length
180.3 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
BMW M3
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb

Weight Difference:
320 lb
8.64 %

General
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
BMW M3
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 manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
BMW M3
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S65
EJ25
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
165 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
165 hp
414 hp
BMW M3
169 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
169 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW M3
Performance
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
BMW M3
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW M3
▶ REPLAY
20.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.95 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
20.51 lb/hp
8.95 lb/hp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
22 mpg
19 mpg
BMW M3
15 mpg
city
13 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
357 mi
Range
316 mi
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
357 mi
316 mi
BMW M3
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).
235 kWh
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
159.2 kWh
235 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data