2008 BMW 535 vs. 2008 Subaru Outback
To start off, both 2008 BMW 535 and 2008 Subaru Outback were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2008 Subaru Outback. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 2008 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 535 weights approximately 30 kg more than 2008 Subaru Outback. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 BMW 535 (408 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Outback. (231 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 535 | 2008 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | BMW | Subaru |
| Model | 535 | Outback |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
