2007 Subaru Legacy vs. 2011 BMW X5
To start off, 2011 BMW X5 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW X5 (555 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 313 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (242 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW X5 weights approximately 425 kg more than 2007 Subaru Legacy. 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, 2011 BMW X5 (677 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 367 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Subaru Legacy | 2011 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Subaru | BMW |
| Model | Legacy | X5 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 555 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 677 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 2435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1763 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2934 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 85 L |
