The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Legacy 2.5i Lineartronic (09 - 13) vs. BMW 325xi Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 33,100
€ 39,400
€ 33,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,400
ⓘ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 8.3 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 3.3 inches taller than the BMW 325xi.
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
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
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
BMW 325xi
BM/BR
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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
BMW 325xi
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 325xi
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 325xi
Performance
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
BMW 325xi
130 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi
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20.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
20.51 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
29 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 325xi
21 mpg
city
22 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
505 mi
Range
495 mi
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
505 mi
495 mi
BMW 325xi
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).
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).
149.7 kWh
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
151.6 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 325xi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
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
