2008 BMW M6 vs. 2010 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2010 Subaru Forester is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW M6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW M6 would be higher. At 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Forester. (224 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW M6 weights approximately 225 kg more than 2010 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW M6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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 M6 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Forester. (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW M6 | 2010 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | BMW | Subaru |
| Model | M6 | Forester |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4999 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1699 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
