2006 Subaru Baja vs. 2007 BMW 525
To start off, 2007 BMW 525 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Subaru Baja. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Subaru Baja would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Baja. (165 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Baja. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 525 weights approximately 170 kg more than 2006 Subaru Baja. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Subaru Baja is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW 525. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Baja 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, 2007 BMW 525 (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Baja. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Baja.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Subaru Baja | 2007 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Subaru | BMW |
| Model | Baja | 525 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 82 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
