2008 Subaru Legacy vs. 2009 BMW 523
To start off, 2009 BMW 523 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 523 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 523 weights approximately 80 kg more than 2008 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2008 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 523. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2009 BMW 523 (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Legacy. (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 523 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Legacy. 2009 BMW 523 has automatic transmission and 2008 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 2008 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 523 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Subaru Legacy | 2009 BMW 523 | |
Make | Subaru | BMW |
Model | Legacy | 523 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2457 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 175 HP |
Torque | 224 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 78.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9 seconds | 8.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1565 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |