Comparison Subaru Legacy III Station Wagon (BE,BH) 2.5 (156 Hp) AWD & BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90, facelift 2009) 320d (184 Hp) xDrive Automatic & Subaru Impreza II (facelift 2002) WRX 2.0 (225 Hp) AWD
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| Brand: | Subaru | BMW | Subaru |
| Model: | Legacy | 3 Series | Impreza |
| Generation: | Legacy III Station Wagon (BE,BH) | 3 Series Sedan (E90, facelift 2009) | Impreza II (facelift 2002) |
| Engine / modification: | 2.5 (156 Hp) AWD | 320d (184 Hp) xDrive Automatic | WRX 2.0 (225 Hp) AWD |
| Production start: | 1998 year | 2010 year | 2002 year |
| Production end: | 2001 year | 2012 year | 2005 year |
| Coupe type: | Combi | Sedan | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 12.5 l/100 km | 7.2 l/100 km | 12.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.2 l/100 km | 4.8 l/100 km | 7.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 9.1 l/100 km | 5.7 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.30 | ||
| Fuel tank volume: | 64 l | 61 l | 60 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 | Euro 3 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 220 g/km | 150 g/km | |
| Power: | 156 hp | 184 hp | 225 hp |
| Max power in: | 5600 rpm. | 4000 rpm. | 5600 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 203 km/h | 228 km/h | 232 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 9.3 sec | 8.0 sec | 5.9 sec |
| Torque: | 223 Nm @ 3600 rpm. | 380 Nm @ 1900-2750 rpm. | 300 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | EJ25 | N47D20 | EJ20 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2457 cm3 | 1995 cm3 | 1994 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.5 l | 5.2 l | 5 l |
| Coolant: | 6.8 l | 7.9 l | 7.7 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Diesel Commonrail | Multi-point injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharger / Intercooler | Turbocharging | |
| Position of cylinders: | Boxer | Inline | Boxer |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10 | 16.5 | 8 |
| Piston Stroke: | 79 mm | 90 mm | 75 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 99.5 mm | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | All wheel drive (4x4) | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | 6 | - |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 5 | |
| Length: | 4680 mm | 4531 mm | 4415 mm |
| Width: | 1695 mm | 1817 mm | 1740 mm |
| Height: | 1515 mm | 1421 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2650 mm | 2760 mm | 2525 mm |
| Front track: | 1460 mm | 1506 mm | 1485 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1455 mm | 1535 mm | 1475 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 165-155 mm | 140 mm | 155 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 528 l | 460 l | 401 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1646 l | ||
| Front suspension: | Independent type McPherson | Independent, spring | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Multi-link independent | Multi-link independent | The depreciated rack |
| Max weight: | 1980 kg | 2060 kg | 1850 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1445 kg | 1540 kg | 1415 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | 80 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.5 m | 11.8 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1600 kg | 1200 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 745 kg | 500 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | ||
| Tire size: | 205/50 R16 | 205/55 R16 91V | 215/45 R17 |
| Wheel rims size: | 6.5J x 16 | 7J x 16 | 7J x 17 |