Subaru Impreza GT Turbo vs BMW 540i
| Category | BMW 540i | Impreza GT Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 4.4 l V8 | 2.0 l B4 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 286 / 282 | 218 / 215 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 440 / 325 | 290 / 214 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1736 / 3827 | 1252 / 2760 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 165 / 162 | 174 / 172 |
Lap Times
| Track | BMW 540i | Impreza GT Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:23.80 | 1:19.40 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | BMW 540i | Impreza GT Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 2.5 s | 1.2 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 3.7 s | 2.5 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 4.6 s | 4.0 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 6.3 s | 5.8 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 8.5 s | 8.0 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 12.0 s | 11.3 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 14.2 s | 14.5 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 18.0 s | 19.7 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 23.3 s | 29.3 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 8.3 s | 9.5 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 19.5 s | 23.0 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 15.3 s | 15.9 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.5 s @ 81.4 mph | 10.2 s @ 83.3 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 14.3 s @ 96.9 mph | 14.4 s |
| Est. 1/2 mile | 24.5 s @ 121.2 mph | 24.8 s @ 118.7 mph |
General performance
| Category | BMW 540i | Impreza GT Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 251 kph (156 mph) | 232 kph (144 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.46 g (4 m/s²) | 0.50 g (5 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 9.1 l/100 km (26 mpg US / 31 UK) | 10.9 l/100 km (22 mpg US / 26 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 37 m (122 ft) | 41 m (135 ft) |
Summary
| Category | BMW 540i | Impreza GT Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 85 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 100 | 95 |
| Overall | 93 | 100 |
Verdict
Impreza GT Turbo is the fastest by a small margin.
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