2009 BMW 730 vs. 2006 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2009 BMW 730 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 242 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 730 weights approximately 232 kg more than 2006 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2006 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 730. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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 730 (540 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Legacy.
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2009 BMW 730 | 2006 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | BMW | Subaru |
Model | 730 | Legacy |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 540 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 243 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.2 seconds | 6.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1633 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |