2009 BMW 135 vs. 2009 Subaru Impreza
To start off, both 2009 BMW 135 and 2009 Subaru Impreza were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 135 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Impreza. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 115 kg more than 2009 BMW 135.
Because 2009 Subaru Impreza 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, 2009 Subaru Impreza 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 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Impreza. (231 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 135 | 2009 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | BMW | Subaru |
| Model | 135 | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 64 L |
