2008 BMW 540 vs. 2008 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2008 BMW 540 and 2008 Subaru Forester were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,398 cc, 2008 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 540 weights approximately 265 kg more than 2008 Subaru Forester.
Because 2008 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW 540. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Forester 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 BMW 540 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Forester. (320 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Forester. 2008 BMW 540 has automatic transmission and 2008 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2008 Subaru Forester will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 540 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 540 | 2008 Subaru Forester | |
Make | BMW | Subaru |
Model | 540 | Forester |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2457 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 440 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.2 seconds | 6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |