The Comparative Analysis :

Subaru Legacy 2.5i Lineartronic (09 - 13) vs. BMW 325i Automatic (08 - 11)

€ 33,100
Subaru Legacy 2.5i Lineartronic (09 - 13) Subaru Legacy 2.5i
€ 38,600
 BMW 325i Automatic (08 - 11) BMW 325i
€ 33,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,600

ⓘ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 is 7.8 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 3.3 inches taller than the BMW 325i.
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
BMW 325i
59.3
Blueprint Subaru Legacy 2.5i Lineartronic (09 - 13)
70.1
80.9
55.9
Blueprint BMW 325i Automatic (08 - 11)
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
Blueprint Subaru Legacy 2.5i Lineartronic (09 - 13)
108.3
186.2
Blueprint BMW 325i Automatic (08 - 11)
108.7
178.4
186.2 in
Length
178.4 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Subaru Legacy 2.5i
BMW 325i
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Subaru Legacy 2.5i Lineartronic (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
BMW 325i Automatic (08 - 11)

General

Subaru Legacy 2.5i
BMW 325i
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Subaru Legacy 2.5i
BMW 325i
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
EJ25
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
165 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
165 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i
169 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
169 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325i

Performance

Subaru Legacy 2.5i
BMW 325i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Legacy 2.5i

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325i

▶ REPLAY
20.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.74 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
20.51 lb/hp
15.74 lb/hp
BMW 325i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Subaru Legacy 2.5i
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
29 mpg
32 mpg
BMW 325i
21 mpg
city
24 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
505 mi
Range
529 mi
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
505 mi
529 mi
BMW 325i
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
140.2 kWh
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
151.6 kWh
140.2 kWh
BMW 325i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Subaru Legacy 2.5i
BMW 325i
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