2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca vs. 2006 BMW 525
To start off, both 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca and 2006 BMW 525 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, 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca (250 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2006 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 525 weights approximately 47 kg more than 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca.
Because 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca 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 B9 Tribeca 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 B9 Tribeca (298 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 525. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca | 2006 BMW 525 | |
Make | Subaru | BMW |
Model | B9 Tribeca | 525 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.2 mm | 78.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 82 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1633 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |