2009 BMW 650 vs. 2011 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2011 Subaru Legacy is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 650. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 650 would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 650 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Legacy. (148 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 173 kg more than 2009 BMW 650.
Because 2011 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 650. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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 650 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Legacy. (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 650 | 2011 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | BMW | Subaru |
| Model | 650 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.7 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 | 1385 kg | 1558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4775 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1535 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |
