2009 BMW 135 vs. 2007 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2009 BMW 135 is newer by 2 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 (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 135 (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (247 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 20 kg more than 2009 BMW 135.
Because 2007 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 135. 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, 2009 BMW 135 (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (339 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Legacy. 2007 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 135 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 135 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 BMW 135 | 2007 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | BMW | Subaru |
Model | 135 | Legacy |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 99.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.6 seconds | 6.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1545 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 64 L |