Car comparison

Subaru WRX STI Sedan 2.5vsBMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335xi

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

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Subaru WRX STI Sedan

2.5

300 hp2457 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2007-2011
VS

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90)

335xi

306 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2007-2008

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Subaru WRX STI Sedan 2.5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    407 Nm
    300 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,505 kg
    3,318 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    199 hp/t
    149 kW/t
    5.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.8 L/100 km
    17.0 mpg US
    20.5 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335xi

  • Most powerful
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.2 L/100 km
    23.1 mpg US
    27.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    618 km
    384 mi

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSubaruWRX STI Sedan2.5BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335xi
Power
300hp224kW
306hp228kW
Torque
407Nm300lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,505kg3,318lb
1,600kg3,527lb
Gross weight-
2,100kg4,630lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
49.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
53.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
15.8s
Calculated
16.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
15.3L/100 km15.4mpg US18.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
199hp/t149kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
191hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
270Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
583km362mi
Calculated
618km384mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,457cc150cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
4,580mm180in
4,520mm178in
Width
1,795mm71in
1,817mm72in
Height
1,475mm58in
1,421mm56in
Wheelbase
2,625mm103in
2,760mm109in
Front track
1,530mm60in
1,500mm59in
Rear track
1,540mm61in
1,513mm60in
Trunk volume-
460L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
63L

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

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

Subaru WRX STI Sedan 2.5BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335xiPowerTorque
  • Subaru WRX STI Sedan 2.5: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335xi: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SubaruWRX STI Sedan2.56,000 rpm4,000 rpm6,250 rpm
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335xi5,800 rpm1,300 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSubaruWRX STI Sedan2.5BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335xi
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.8 s
16.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
184 km/h
114 mph
180 km/h
112 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruWRX STI Sedan2.5
300 hp
224 kW
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335xi
306 hp
228 kW

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335xi has 6 hp more than Subaru WRX STI Sedan 2.5.

The biggest power difference is between Subaru WRX STI Sedan 2.5 and BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335xi: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruWRX STI Sedan2.5
407 Nm
300 lb-ft
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335xi
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruWRX STI Sedan2.5
1,505 kg
3,318 lb
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335xi
1,600 kg
3,527 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruWRX STI Sedan2.5
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335xi
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruWRX STI Sedan2.55.2 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335xi5.4 s

Although BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335xi has more power, Subaru WRX STI Sedan 2.5 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Subaru WRX STI Sedan 2.5 and BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335xi: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruWRX STI Sedan2.5
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335xi
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruWRX STI Sedan2.5
199 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335xi
191 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruWRX STI Sedan2.5
583 km
362 mi
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335xi
618 km
384 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SubaruWRX STI Sedan2.5
300 hp
224 kW
5.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335xi
306 hp
228 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
SubaruWRX STI Sedan2.5
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,580 mm
180.3 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 in
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335xi
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 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

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
SubaruWRX STI Sedan2.5
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335xi
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

Subaru WRX STI Sedan 2.5 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
SubaruWRX STI Sedan2.5
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK
5.2 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335xi
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
5.4 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
SubaruWRX STI Sedan2.5
199 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335xi
191 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSubaruWRX STI Sedan2.5BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335xi
Power
300 hp
224 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
407 Nm
300 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,505 kg
3,318 lb
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
Fuel consumption
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,580 mm
180.3 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 in
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
Range score
583 km
362 mi
618 km
384 mi
Trunk score
-
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
199 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
191 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 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
VehicleSubaru WRX STI Sedan 2.5BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335xi
Consumption10.3 L/100 km22.8 mpg US27.4 mpg UK10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.03 LC100 km17.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.01 LC100 mi28.73 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,545 L408 US gal340 UK gal1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,704 LC/year2,678 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Subaru WRX STI Sedan 2.5

  • Has 7 Nm more
  • Is 95 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335xi

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 35 km (22 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

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