2007 BMW X5 vs. 2007 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 2007 BMW X5 and 2007 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Legacy (243 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2007 BMW X5. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW X5 weights approximately 500 kg more than 2007 Subaru Legacy.
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, 2007 Subaru Legacy (327 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW X5. (301 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW X5. 2007 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW X5 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW X5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 BMW X5 | 2007 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | BMW | Subaru |
Model | X5 | Legacy |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2456 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 243 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 301 Nm | 327 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 64 L |