2010 Subaru Legacy vs. 2011 BMW 520
To start off, 2011 BMW 520 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 520 (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Legacy. (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 520 weights approximately 212 kg more than 2010 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 BMW 520. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2011 BMW 520 (380 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Legacy. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Legacy. 2011 BMW 520 has automatic transmission and 2010 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 2010 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 BMW 520 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Subaru Legacy | 2011 BMW 520 | |
Make | Subaru | BMW |
Model | Legacy | 520 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4735 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1821 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1506 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 4.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |