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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330ivsSubaru Legacy V 2.5 GT

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90)

330i

272 hp2996 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2007-2008
VS

Subaru Legacy V

2.5 GT

265 hp2457 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2009-2012

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    272 hp
    203 kW
  • Lightest
    1,525 kg
    3,362 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    178 hp/t
    133 kW/t
    5.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.7 L/100 km
    18.5 mpg US
    22.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330iSubaruLegacy V2.5 GT
Power
272hp203kW
265hp198kW
Torque
315Nm232lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,525kg3,362lb
1,577kg3,477lb
Gross weight
1,970kg4,343lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
60.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
57.5s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
18.9s
Calculated
20.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
178hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
168hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
207Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
222Nm/t149lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
724km450mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
2,457cc150cu in
Length
4,520mm178in
4,735mm186in
Width
1,817mm72in
1,780mm70in
Height
1,421mm56in
1,505mm59in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,750mm108in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,550mm61in
Rear track
1,513mm60in
1,555mm61in
Trunk volume
460L
486L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330iSubaru Legacy V 2.5 GTPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330i: Power / Torque
  • Subaru Legacy V 2.5 GT: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330i6,650 rpm2,750 rpm6,900 rpm
SubaruLegacy V2.5 GT5,600 rpm2,000-5,200 rpm5,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330iSubaruLegacy V2.5 GT
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.9 s
20.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
108 mph
169 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330i
272 hp
203 kW
SubaruLegacy V2.5 GT
265 hp
198 kW

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330i has 7 hp more than Subaru Legacy V 2.5 GT.

The biggest power difference is between Subaru Legacy V 2.5 GT and BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330i: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330i
315 Nm
232 lb-ft
SubaruLegacy V2.5 GT
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330i
1,525 kg
3,362 lb
SubaruLegacy V2.5 GT
1,577 kg
3,477 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
SubaruLegacy V2.5 GT
245 km/h
152 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330i6.1 s
SubaruLegacy V2.5 GT6.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330i and Subaru Legacy V 2.5 GT: 0.1 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330i
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
SubaruLegacy V2.5 GT
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330i
272 hp
203 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
SubaruLegacy V2.5 GT
265 hp
198 kW
6.2 s
245 km/h
152 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330i
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,520 mm
178.0 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
SubaruLegacy V2.5 GT
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
486 L
17.2 cu ft
Length
4,735 mm
186.4 in
Height
1,505 mm
59.3 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330iSubaruLegacy V2.5 GT
Power
272 hp
203 kW
265 hp
198 kW
Torque
315 Nm
232 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,525 kg
3,362 lb
1,577 kg
3,477 lb
Fuel consumption
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,520 mm
178.0 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
486 L
17.2 cu ft
Length
4,735 mm
186.4 in
Height
1,505 mm
59.3 in
Range score
724 km
450 mi
-
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
486 L
17.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330i
Consumption8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.22 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.50 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,284 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330i

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 52 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Subaru Legacy V 2.5 GT

  • Has 35 Nm more
  • Has 26 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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