BMW 3 Series Sedan (2005 – 2008) vs Subaru Impreza WRX STi (2005 – 2007): specs compared
The BMW 3 Series Sedan is the more powerful of the two, with up to 306 hp against 280 hp. The Subaru Impreza WRX STi has the higher top speed: 254 km/h against 250 km/h. The BMW 3 Series Sedan uses less fuel, from 4.8 L/100 km against 10.9 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,325 kg against 1,470 kg. At 4,521 mm, the BMW 3 Series Sedan is 56 mm longer than the Subaru Impreza WRX STi.
| Specification |
BMW
3 Series Sedan
2005 – 2008
|
Subaru
Impreza WRX STi
2005 – 2007
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 2005 – 2008 | 2005 – 2007 |
| Body style | Sedan | — |
| Variants | 39 | 1 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD · AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 122 – 306 hp | 280 hp |
| Torque | 180 – 580 Nm | 392 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.5 – 11.0 s | 5.4 s |
| Top speed | 206 – 250 km/h | 254 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.8 – 10.1 L/100 km | 10.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,521 mm | 4,465 mm |
| Width | 1,816 mm | 1,740 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm | 1,440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,761 mm | 2,540 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,325 – 1,655 kg | 1,470 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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