2006 BMW 325 vs. 2012 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2012 Subaru Legacy is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 325 would be higher. At 2,997 cc, 2006 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2012 Subaru Legacy. (148 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2012 Subaru Legacy.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Subaru Legacy (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 325. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 325 | 2012 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | BMW | Subaru |
| Model | 325 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 1998 cc |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4775 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1535 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 65 L |
