2005 Subaru Legacy vs. 2009 BMW 535
To start off, 2009 BMW 535 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 2,991 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 535 (268 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (242 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 535 weights approximately 305 kg more than 2005 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 535. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Legacy 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, 2009 BMW 535 (560 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Subaru Legacy | 2009 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Subaru | BMW |
| Model | Legacy | 535 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 242 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.9 seconds | 6.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1735 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
