2008 BMW 325 vs. 2008 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 2008 BMW 325 and 2008 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 325 weights approximately 45 kg more than 2008 Subaru Legacy.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2008 Subaru Legacy (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 325. 2008 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 325 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 325 | 2008 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | BMW | Subaru |
| Model | 325 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 234 km/hour | 233 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 seconds | 6.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 64 L |
