2009 BMW 335 vs. 2012 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2012 Subaru Legacy is newer by 3 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 (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2012 Subaru Legacy. (170 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2012 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 335 weights approximately 111 kg more than 2012 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Subaru Legacy 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, 2012 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 335 (576 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Legacy. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 335 | 2012 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | BMW | Subaru |
| Model | 335 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1534 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4775 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.1 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
