2007 Subaru Legacy vs. 2010 BMW 535
To start off, 2010 BMW 535 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Subaru Legacy would be higher. Both 2007 Subaru Legacy and 2010 BMW 535 are equipped with a 3,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 535 weights approximately 265 kg more than 2007 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 BMW 535 (406 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (297 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Subaru Legacy | 2010 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Subaru | BMW |
| Model | Legacy | 535 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4856 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
