2005 Subaru Forester vs. 2012 BMW 528
To start off, 2012 BMW 528 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 528 (240 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Forester. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 528 weights approximately 415 kg more than 2005 Subaru Forester. 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 528 (352 Nm @ 1250 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Forester. (225 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Forester. 2012 BMW 528 has automatic transmission and 2005 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2005 Subaru Forester will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 528 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Subaru Forester | 2012 BMW 528 | |
| Make | Subaru | BMW |
| Model | Forester | 528 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
