Subaru Impreza WRX STi (2005 – 2007) vs BMW 3 Series Touring (2005 – 2008): specs compared
The BMW 3 Series Touring is the more powerful of the two, with up to 306 hp against 280 hp. The Subaru Impreza WRX STi is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.4 s against 5.6 s. It has the higher top speed: 254 km/h against 250 km/h. The BMW 3 Series Touring uses less fuel, from 4.8 L/100 km against 10.9 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,405 kg against 1,470 kg. At 4,521 mm, the BMW 3 Series Touring is 56 mm longer than the Subaru Impreza WRX STi.
| Specification |
Subaru
Impreza WRX STi
2005 – 2007
|
BMW
3 Series Touring
2005 – 2008
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 2005 – 2007 | 2005 – 2008 |
| Body style | — | Touring · Estate / wagon |
| Variants | 1 | 35 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | RWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 280 hp | 122 – 306 hp |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 180 – 580 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.4 s | 5.6 – 11.4 s |
| Top speed | 254 km/h | 23 – 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.9 L/100 km | 4.8 – 10.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,465 mm | 4,521 mm |
| Width | 1,740 mm | 1,816 mm |
| Height | 1,440 mm | 1,417 – 1,443 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,540 mm | 2,761 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,470 kg | 1,405 – 1,705 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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