2009 Subaru Legacy vs. 2008 BMW 630
To start off, 2009 Subaru Legacy is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 630. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 630 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 630 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Legacy. (163 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 630 weights approximately 125 kg more than 2009 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW 630. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2008 BMW 630 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Legacy. (187 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Legacy.
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2009 Subaru Legacy | 2008 BMW 630 | |
Make | Subaru | BMW |
Model | Legacy | 630 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.4 seconds | 6.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1565 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |