2009 BMW M3 vs. 2009 Subaru Impreza
To start off, both 2009 BMW M3 and 2009 Subaru Impreza were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Impreza. (306 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Impreza.
Because 2009 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW M3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Impreza 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 Subaru Impreza (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW M3. (295 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW M3 | 2009 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | BMW | Subaru |
| Model | M3 | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3999 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 295 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.9 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 64 L |
