2003 BMW 520 vs. 2010 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2010 Subaru Impreza is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 520 would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Impreza (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2003 BMW 520. (167 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 520 weights approximately 203 kg more than 2010 Subaru Impreza.
Because 2010 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 BMW 520. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Impreza will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Subaru Impreza (330 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 520. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 520 | 2010 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | BMW | Subaru |
| Model | 520 | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2170 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1467 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2619 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.5 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
