2011 BMW 328 vs. 2011 Subaru Impreza
To start off, both 2011 BMW 328 and 2011 Subaru Impreza were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Impreza (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2011 BMW 328. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 328. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 328 weights approximately 170 kg more than 2011 Subaru Impreza.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Subaru Impreza (330 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
2011 BMW 328 | 2011 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | BMW | Subaru |
Model | 328 | Impreza |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 1455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4415 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1783 mm | 1796 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1394 mm | 1476 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2761 mm | 2624 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 64 L |