2009 BMW 530 vs. 2007 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2009 BMW 530 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 530 (232 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 530 weights approximately 156 kg more than 2007 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 530. 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 530 (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (229 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 530 | 2007 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | BMW | Subaru |
| Model | 530 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 229 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1668 kg | 1512 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
