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 90 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 BMW 325 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Legacy. (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 325 | 2008 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | BMW | Subaru |
Model | 325 | Legacy |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2457 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 | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 234 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 seconds | 9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 64 L |