2009 BMW 335 vs. 2011 Subaru Impreza

To start off, 2011 Subaru Impreza is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 335. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 335 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 335 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Impreza. (148 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 335 weights approximately 455 kg more than 2011 Subaru Impreza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2011 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 335. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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 335 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Impreza. (196 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Impreza.

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2009 BMW 335 2011 Subaru Impreza
Make BMW Subaru
Model 335 Impreza
Year Released 2009 2011
Body Type Convertible Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2979 cc 1994 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 302 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 6400 RPM
Torque 400 Nm 196 Nm
Torque RPM 1300 RPM 3200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84.1 mm 77.7 mm
Engine Stroke Size 89.6 mm 79 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.2:1 10.1:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100mph 5.8 seconds 9.6 seconds
Drive Type Rear AWD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1810 kg 1355 kg
Vehicle Length 4590 mm 4415 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1476 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2619 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.9 L/100km 8.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 64 L