2009 BMW 535 vs. 2008 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2009 BMW 535 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 2008 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 535. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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 535 (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Legacy. (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Legacy. 2008 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 535 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 535 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 BMW 535 | 2008 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | BMW | Subaru |
Model | 535 | Legacy |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | 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 | 300 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 407 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 99.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |