2006 BMW 525 vs. 2006 Subaru Outback
To start off, both 2006 BMW 525 and 2006 Subaru Outback were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Subaru Outback is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Outback (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2006 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 525.
Because 2006 Subaru Outback 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, 2006 Subaru Outback 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 Subaru Outback (297 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 525. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2006 Subaru Outback will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 525 | 2006 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | BMW | Subaru |
| Model | 525 | Outback |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 3000 cc |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
