2011 Subaru Impreza vs. 2013 BMW 6 series
To start off, 2013 BMW 6 series is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Subaru Impreza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Subaru Impreza would be higher. At 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW 6 series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 6 series (437 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Impreza. (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 6 series should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 6 series weights approximately 545 kg more than 2011 Subaru Impreza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 BMW 6 series (649 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Impreza. (330 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 6 series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Impreza. 2013 BMW 6 series has automatic transmission and 2011 Subaru Impreza has manual transmission. 2011 Subaru Impreza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 BMW 6 series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Subaru Impreza | 2013 BMW 6 series | |
Make | Subaru | BMW |
Model | Impreza | 6 series |
Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 4395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 437 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 649 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 2000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4415 mm | 4896 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1796 mm | 2081 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1476 mm | 1369 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2624 mm | 2855 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 12.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |