BMW 3 Series Touring (2008 – 2012) vs Subaru Impreza WRX STi (2008 – 2014): specs compared
The BMW 3 Series Touring is the more powerful of the two, with up to 306 hp against 300 hp. The Subaru Impreza WRX STi is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.2 s against 5.5 s. The BMW 3 Series Touring uses less fuel, from 4.5 L/100 km against 10.3 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,405 kg against 1,505 kg. At 4,526 mm, the BMW 3 Series Touring is 106 mm longer than the Subaru Impreza WRX STi.
| Specification |
BMW
3 Series Touring
2008 – 2012
|
Subaru
Impreza WRX STi
2008 – 2014
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2012 | 2008 – 2014 |
| Body style | Touring · Estate / wagon | — |
| Variants | 37 | 1 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD · AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 116 – 306 hp | 300 hp |
| Torque | 190 – 579 Nm | 407 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.5 – 11.2 s | 5.2 s |
| Top speed | 201 – 249 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.5 – 9.2 L/100 km | 10.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,526 mm | 4,420 mm |
| Width | 1,816 mm | 1,798 mm |
| Height | 1,443 mm | 1,478 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,761 mm | 2,619 mm |
| Curb weight | 143 – 1,705 kg | 1,505 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.