2003 Subaru Legacy vs. 2012 BMW X5
To start off, 2012 BMW X5 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Subaru Legacy would be higher. Both 2003 Subaru Legacy and 2012 BMW X5 are equipped with a 3,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X5 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (242 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2003 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X5 weights approximately 695 kg more than 2003 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 BMW X5 (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (297 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Subaru Legacy | 2012 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Subaru | BMW |
| Model | Legacy | X5 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1775 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 85 L |
