2005 BMW X5 vs. 2005 Subaru Impreza

To start off, both 2005 BMW X5 and 2005 Subaru Impreza were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,926 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW X5 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Impreza. (94 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW X5 weights approximately 785 kg more than 2005 Subaru Impreza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2005 BMW X5 (520 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 377 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Impreza. (143 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Impreza.

Compare all specifications:

2005 BMW X5 2005 Subaru Impreza
Make BMW Subaru
Model X5 Impreza
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type SUV Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2926 cc 1597 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 215 HP 94 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 520 Nm 143 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 3600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84 mm 88 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90 mm 65.8 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 18.0:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline - Premium
Acceleration 0-100mph 8.3 seconds 12.8 seconds
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2170 kg 1385 kg
Vehicle Length 4670 mm 4420 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1720 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2830 mm 2530 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.6 L/100km 8.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 93 L 50 L


 

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