2012 BMW 335 vs. 2012 Subaru Impreza
To start off, both 2012 BMW 335 and 2012 Subaru Impreza were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Impreza (305 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2012 BMW 335. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 335. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 335 weights approximately 90 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 BMW 335 (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Impreza. (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW 335 | 2012 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | BMW | Subaru |
| Model | 335 | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4624 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1783 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1394 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2624 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 64 L |
