2004 BMW 525 vs. 2012 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2012 Subaru Impreza is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 525 would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Impreza (305 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2004 BMW 525. (174 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 525 weights approximately 215 kg more than 2012 Subaru Impreza.
Because 2012 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 BMW 525. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Impreza 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, 2012 Subaru Impreza (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 525. (390 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 525 | 2012 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | BMW | Subaru |
| Model | 525 | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 174 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2624 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.6 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
