2007 Subaru Forester vs. 2012 BMW X5
To start off, 2012 BMW X5 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X5 (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Forester. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X5 weights approximately 980 kg more than 2007 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 BMW X5 (576 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 351 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Forester. (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Subaru Forester | 2012 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Subaru | BMW |
| Model | Forester | X5 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2455 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 2355 kg |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1775 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 85 L |
