2011 Subaru Legacy vs. 2011 BMW 125
To start off, both 2011 Subaru Legacy and 2011 BMW 125 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Legacy (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2011 BMW 125. (215 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 125.
Because 2011 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 BMW 125. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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 Subaru Legacy (349 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 125. (271 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Subaru Legacy | 2011 BMW 125 | |
| Make | Subaru | BMW |
| Model | Legacy | 125 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4735 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1821 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1506 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 53 L |
