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 2,978 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2012 Subaru Legacy. (148 HP @ 3600 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 42 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 (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Legacy. (350 Nm @ 1800 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 | 2978 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4775 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1535 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 65 L |
