2006 BMW X5 vs. 2006 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2006 BMW X5 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW X5 (282 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Forester. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW X5 weights approximately 685 kg more than 2006 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 X5 (441 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Forester. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW X5 | 2006 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | BMW | Subaru |
| Model | X5 | Forester |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2195 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 60 L |
