BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe 228 Gran Coupe vs Subaru Legacy Sport XT

Comparison winners

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0-100 winner BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe 228 Gran Coupe 6.0 s Runner-up: 6.5 s
Power winner Subaru Legacy Sport XT 260 hp Runner-up: 241 hp
Cargo winner Subaru Legacy Sport XT 443 L Runner-up: 430 L
Price winner Subaru Legacy Sport XT $37,495 Runner-up: $39,900

How the specs compare

This comparison sets the 2025 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe 228 Gran Coupe against the 2024 Subaru Legacy Sport XT. Both belong to the sedan class, so their dimensions, performance and utility figures address a broadly similar type of car. Both use petrol powertrains, allowing a relatively direct comparison of the recorded energy figures.

Performance, power and 0-100 km/h

2025 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe 228 Gran Coupe has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 6.0 seconds, compared with 6.5 seconds for 2024 Subaru Legacy Sport XT. 2024 Subaru Legacy Sport XT has the higher listed output at 260 hp; 2025 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe 228 Gran Coupe is rated at 241 hp, a difference of 19 hp. The torque figures follow 2025 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe 228 Gran Coupe at 400 Nm and 2024 Subaru Legacy Sport XT at 374 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.

Range, battery, charging and efficiency

2025 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe 228 Gran Coupe has the lower recorded consumption at 7.6 L/100km; 2024 Subaru Legacy Sport XT is listed at 9.0 L/100km. Test cycle, temperature, wheel size and charging conditions can materially affect these results, so only figures measured on the same basis should be treated as directly comparable.

Dimensions, cargo space and towing

2024 Subaru Legacy Sport XT provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 443 litres versus 430 litres, a difference of 13 litres. 2024 Subaru Legacy Sport XT is 309 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.

Price and overall assessment

2024 Subaru Legacy Sport XT has the lower listed starting price at $37,495, compared with $39,900 for 2025 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe 228 Gran Coupe. 2024 Subaru Legacy Sport XT leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.

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Specification BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe 228 Gran Coupe2025 Subaru Legacy Sport XT2024
Performance
0-100 km/h6.0 s6.5 s
Top Speed240 km/h220 km/h
Power241 hp260 hp
Torque400 Nm374 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Fuel Tank50 L60 L
Efficiency7.6 L/100km9 L/100km
CO2 Emissions173 g/km206 g/km
Size & Capacity
Length4,536 mm4,845 mm
Ground Clearance128 mm146 mm
Cargo430 L443 L
Curb Weight1,505 kg1,653 kg
Seats55
Turning Circle11.2 m11.2 m
Starting MSRP$39,900$37,495

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe 228 Gran Coupe vs Subaru Legacy Sport XT questions answered

Which is faster, the 2025 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe 228 Gran Coupe or the 2024 Subaru Legacy Sport XT?

2025 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe 228 Gran Coupe is quicker from 0-100 km/h at 6.0 seconds, versus 6.5 seconds for 2024 Subaru Legacy Sport XT.

Which has the higher top speed, the 2025 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe 228 Gran Coupe or the 2024 Subaru Legacy Sport XT?

2025 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe 228 Gran Coupe has the higher listed top speed at 240 km/h (149 mph), compared with 220 km/h (137 mph).

Which has more horsepower, the 2025 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe 228 Gran Coupe or the 2024 Subaru Legacy Sport XT?

2024 Subaru Legacy Sport XT has more power at 260 hp, a 19 hp advantage over 2025 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe 228 Gran Coupe.

Which has more cargo or boot space, the 2025 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe 228 Gran Coupe or the 2024 Subaru Legacy Sport XT?

2024 Subaru Legacy Sport XT has more listed cargo space at 443 litres (15.6 cu ft), versus 430 litres (15.2 cu ft).

Which is heavier, the 2025 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe 228 Gran Coupe or the 2024 Subaru Legacy Sport XT?

2024 Subaru Legacy Sport XT is heavier at 1,653 kg (3,644 lb), while 2025 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe 228 Gran Coupe is listed at 1,505 kg (3,318 lb).

Which is cheaper, the 2025 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe 228 Gran Coupe or the 2024 Subaru Legacy Sport XT?

2024 Subaru Legacy Sport XT has the lower recorded starting MSRP at $37,495 USD, compared with $39,900 USD for 2025 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe 228 Gran Coupe. Regional pricing and equipment can differ.

Which is better, the 2025 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe 228 Gran Coupe or the 2024 Subaru Legacy Sport XT?

2024 Subaru Legacy Sport XT leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. This comparison is based on recorded specifications rather than a road test, so the right choice depends on the buyer's priorities.