The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Legacy 2.5i Lineartronic (09 - 13) vs. BMW 330d Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 33,100
€ 43,900
€ 33,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,900
ⓘ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 330d.
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
BMW 330d
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
BMW 330d
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3583 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.53 %
General
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
BMW 330d
BM/BR
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
BMW 330d
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N57
EJ25
Engine Code
N57-D30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
165 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
165 hp
242 hp
BMW 330d
169 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
169 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
BMW 330d
Performance
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
BMW 330d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330d
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20.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.81 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
20.51 lb/hp
14.81 lb/hp
BMW 330d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
BMW 330d
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
29 mpg
38 mpg
BMW 330d
21 mpg
city
29 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
505 mi
Range
611 mi
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
505 mi
611 mi
BMW 330d
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).
127.6 kWh
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
151.6 kWh
127.6 kWh
BMW 330d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
BMW 330d
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)
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