2008 BMW 530 vs. 2007 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2008 BMW 530 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 2,979 cc, 2008 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 402 kg more than 2008 BMW 530.
Because 2007 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW 530. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Legacy 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, 2007 Subaru Legacy (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 530 | 2007 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | BMW | Subaru |
Model | 530 | Legacy |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1994 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 242 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.1 seconds | 7.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1608 kg | 2010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |