2008 BMW 325 vs. 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca
To start off, both 2008 BMW 325 and 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca (242 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2008 BMW 325. (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca weights approximately 515 kg more than 2008 BMW 325. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW 325. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca 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, 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca (297 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 325 | 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca | |
| Make | BMW | Subaru |
| Model | 325 | B9 Tribeca |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 3000 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.2 seconds | 10 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 64 L |
