2007 BMW 550 vs. 2005 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2007 BMW 550 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 4,797 cc, 2007 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 550 (657 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 521 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (136 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 550 weights approximately 320 kg more than 2005 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW 550. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Legacy 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 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (187 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 550 | 2005 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | BMW | Subaru |
Model | 550 | Legacy |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4797 cc | 1994 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 657 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.6 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |