2021 Subaru Legacy vs 2020 BMW 5 Series
Overview | |
MSRP$53,900 | MSRP$22,895 |
Average price$29,054 | Average price$21,851 |
Listings162 | Listings170 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews8.3 out of 10 |
Pros
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2020 BMW 5 Series Reviews Summary | |
2021 Subaru Legacy Reviews SummaryThe Subaru Legacy delivers a lot of what the typical Subaru customer is looking for, including standard all-wheel drive (AWD)—it's the only vehicle in its class to offer that. It is also fuel-efficient, has comfortable seats, and ranks as one of the safest vehicles on the market today. But, fit-and-finish questions linger, and the EyeSight safety technology can prove annoying, with frequent beeps and chimes. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 248 hp I4 | Engine2.5L 182 hp H4 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower248 hp @ 5200 rpm | Horsepower182 hp @ 5800 rpm |
MPG City25 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway35 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 248 hp I4 | Engine Name2.5L 182 hp H4 |
Torque257 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | Torque178 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
Horsepower248 hp @ 5200 rpm | Horsepower182 hp @ 5800 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City25 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway35 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space14.0 cu ft | Cargo Space15.1 cu ft |
Curb Weight3746 lbs | Curb Weight3499 lbs |
Height58.2 in | Height59.1 in |
Length194.6 in | Length190.6 in |
Width83.7 in | Width82.0 in |
Wheelbase117.1 in | Wheelbase108.3 in |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $53,900 | $22,895 |
Average price | $29,054 | $21,851 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.3 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | The Subaru Legacy delivers a lot of what the typical Subaru customer is looking for, including standard all-wheel drive (AWD)—it's the only vehicle in its class to offer that. It is also fuel-efficient, has comfortable seats, and ranks as one of the safest vehicles on the market today. But, fit-and-finish questions linger, and the EyeSight safety technology can prove annoying, with frequent beeps and chimes. | |
Video | No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 248 hp I4 | 2.5L 182 hp H4 |
Drive Train | RWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 248 hp @ 5200 rpm | 182 hp @ 5800 rpm |
MPG City | 25 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 35 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 248 hp I4 | 2.5L 182 hp H4 |
Torque | 257 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | 178 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
Horsepower | 248 hp @ 5200 rpm | 182 hp @ 5800 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 25 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 35 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 14.0 cu ft | 15.1 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3746 lbs | 3499 lbs |
Height | 58.2 in | 59.1 in |
Length | 194.6 in | 190.6 in |
Width | 83.7 in | 82.0 in |
Wheelbase | 117.1 in | 108.3 in |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |

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