2005 Subaru Legacy vs. 2012 BMW 328
To start off, 2012 BMW 328 is newer by 7 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Legacy (250 HP) has 20 more horse power than 2012 BMW 328. (230 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 328. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 328 weights approximately 222 kg more than 2005 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2005 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 BMW 328. 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, 2005 Subaru Legacy (339 Nm) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 328. (271 Nm). This means 2005 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Subaru Legacy | 2012 BMW 328 | |
| Make | Subaru | BMW |
| Model | Legacy | 328 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 230 HP |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1513 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4536 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1816 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.6 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.5 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 57 L |
