2007 Subaru Legacy 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 Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X5 (304 HP @ 440 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (242 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X5 weights approximately 705 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, 2012 BMW X5 (600 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Legacy. 2012 BMW X5 has automatic transmission and 2007 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 2007 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW X5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Subaru Legacy | 2012 BMW X5 | |
Make | Subaru | BMW |
Model | Legacy | X5 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 304 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 440 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 223 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6 seconds | 6.6 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 2185 kg |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1776 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2933 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 85 L |