2006 BMW 330 vs. 2006 Subaru Impreza
To start off, both 2006 BMW 330 and 2006 Subaru Impreza were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Impreza (276 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2006 BMW 330. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 330 weights approximately 340 kg more than 2006 Subaru Impreza.
Because 2006 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 BMW 330. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Subaru Impreza (392 Nm) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 330. (301 Nm). This means 2006 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 330 | 2006 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | BMW | Subaru |
| Model | 330 | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 392 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 255 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.6 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
