2006 BMW X3 vs. 2006 Subaru Outback
To start off, both 2006 BMW X3 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 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Subaru Outback is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Outback (242 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2006 BMW X3. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW X3 weights approximately 325 kg more than 2006 Subaru Outback.
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 BMW X3 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Outback. (297 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW X3 | 2006 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | BMW | Subaru |
| Model | X3 | Outback |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2978 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 seconds | 8.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 64 L |
