The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i Lineartronic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 325i Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 12)
€ 40,300

€ 42,900

€ 40,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,900
ⓘ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 Station Wagon 2.5i is 10.4 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 4.6 inches taller than the BMW 325i Touring.
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
BMW 325i Touring
60.4
70.1
80.9
55.8
71.5
78.3
70.1 in
Width
71.5 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
60.4 in
Height
55.8 in
108.3
188.6
108.7
178.2
188.6 in
Length
178.2 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
BMW 325i Touring
3349 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
476 lb
12.44 %

General
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
BMW 325i Touring
BM/BR
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
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 Station Wagon 2.5i
BMW 325i Touring
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
FB25
Engine Code
N53-B30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
171 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
171 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i Touring
173 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
173 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325i Touring
Performance
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
BMW 325i Touring
127 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325i Touring
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19.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.79 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
19.58 lb/hp
17.79 lb/hp
BMW 325i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
BMW 325i Touring
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
32 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 325i Touring
25 mpg
city
21 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
553 mi
Range
472 mi
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
553 mi
472 mi
BMW 325i Touring
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
157.2 kWh
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
138.2 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW 325i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
BMW 325i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1127 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










48.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.2 cu ft