2008 BMW 528 vs. 2007 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 2008 BMW 528 is newer by 1 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. At 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 528 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 528 weights approximately 38 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.

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 528 (272 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (229 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Legacy.

Compare all specifications:

2008 BMW 528 2007 Subaru Legacy
Make BMW Subaru
Model 528 Legacy
Year Released 2008 2007
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3001 cc 2457 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 230 HP 175 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 272 Nm 229 Nm
Torque RPM 2750 RPM 4400 RPM
Top Speed 241 km/hour 197 km/hour
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1550 kg 1512 kg
Vehicle Length 4860 mm 4740 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 9.4 L/100km 8.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.8 L/100km 10.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 4.7 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 64 L


 

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