2006 BMW X5 vs. 2006 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 2006 BMW X5 and 2006 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW X5 (355 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (250 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW X5 weights approximately 564 kg more than 2006 Subaru Legacy. 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 (490 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (339 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW X5 | 2006 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | BMW | Subaru |
| Model | X5 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2202 kg | 1638 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.5 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 64 L |
