2012 Subaru Legacy vs. 2012 BMW M3
To start off, both 2012 Subaru Legacy and 2012 BMW M3 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 2012 Subaru Legacy. (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2012 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW M3 weights approximately 302 kg more than 2012 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 BMW M3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 BMW M3 (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Legacy. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Legacy. 2012 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2012 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 2012 BMW M3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Subaru Legacy | 2012 BMW M3 | |
| Make | Subaru | BMW |
| Model | Legacy | M3 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1583 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4775 mm | 4615 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1803 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 12.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 18 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 63 L |
