2004 BMW 525 vs. 2004 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2004 BMW 525 and 2004 Subaru Forester were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 525 (174 HP) has 12 more horse power than 2004 Subaru Forester. (162 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2004 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 525 weights approximately 330 kg more than 2004 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 BMW 525. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 BMW 525 (390 Nm) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Subaru Forester. (225 Nm). This means 2004 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 525 | 2004 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | BMW | Subaru |
| Model | 525 | Forester |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 174 HP | 162 HP |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.6 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
