2006 BMW 525 vs. 2005 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2006 BMW 525 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 525 (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2005 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 BMW 525. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Legacy 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, 2006 BMW 525 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (226 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 525 | 2005 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | BMW | Subaru |
Model | 525 | Legacy |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2455 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 214 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.1 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |