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Subaru WRX STI Sedan 2.5vsBMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) · Facelift 2008 335i

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 LCI) · Facelift 2008

335i

306 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2009-2010

Comparison overview

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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 practicality score
    77/100

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i

  • Most powerful
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.7 L/100 km
    24.2 mpg US
    29.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    649 km
    404 mi
  • Best economy score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSubaruWRX STI Sedan2.5BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i
Power
300hp224kW
306hp228kW
Torque
407Nm300lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,505kg3,318lb
1,645kg3,627lb
Gross weight-
2,165kg4,773lb
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
55.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
15.8s
Calculated
17.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
14.1L/100 km16.7mpg US20.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
13.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
199hp/t149kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
186hp/t139kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
270Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
243Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
583km362mi
Calculated
649km404mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,457cc150cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,580mm180in
4,531mm178in
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
1,529mm60in
Ground clearance-
140mm6in
Trunk volume-
450L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
63L
CO2 emissions-
232g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Subaru WRX STI Sedan 2.5BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335iPowerTorque
  • Subaru WRX STI Sedan 2.5: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i: 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 LCI)Facelift 2008335i5,800 rpm1,300-5,000 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSubaruWRX STI Sedan2.5BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.8 s
17.2 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
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
13.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
184 km/h
114 mph
178 km/h
111 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 LCI)Facelift 2008335i
306 hp
228 kW

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i 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 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i: 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 LCI)Facelift 2008335i
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 LCI)Facelift 2008335i
1,645 kg
3,627 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 LCI)Facelift 2008335i
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 LCI)Facelift 2008335i5.5 s

Although BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i 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 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i: 0.3 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 LCI)Facelift 2008335i
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i and Subaru WRX STI Sedan 2.5: 0.6 L/100 km.

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 LCI)Facelift 2008335i
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 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 LCI)Facelift 2008335i
649 km
404 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 LCI)Facelift 2008335i
306 hp
228 kW
5.5 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 LCI)Facelift 2008335i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,531 mm
178.4 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 LCI)Facelift 2008335i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 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 LCI)Facelift 2008335i
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
5.5 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 LCI)Facelift 2008335i
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSubaruWRX STI Sedan2.5BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i
Power
300 hp
224 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
407 Nm
300 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
5.5 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
1,645 kg
3,627 lb
Fuel consumption
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 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
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,531 mm
178.4 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
Range score
583 km
362 mi
649 km
404 mi
CO2 score
-
232 g/km
Trunk score
-
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
199 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 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 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i
Consumption10.3 L/100 km22.8 mpg US27.4 mpg UK9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.03 LC100 km16.97 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.01 LC100 mi27.32 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,545 L408 US gal340 UK gal1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,704 LC/year2,546 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Subaru WRX STI Sedan 2.5

  • Has 7 Nm more
  • Is 140 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 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

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