2006 BMW 325 vs. 2006 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2006 BMW 325 and 2006 Subaru Forester were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,001 cc, 2006 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Forester (227 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2006 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 325 weights approximately 202 kg more than 2006 Subaru Forester.
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, 2006 Subaru Forester (320 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 325. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2006 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 325 | 2006 Subaru Forester | |
Make | BMW | Subaru |
Model | 325 | Forester |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3001 cc | 2457 cc |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.9 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 221 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1633 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 60 L |