2008 BMW X5 vs. 2005 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2008 BMW X5 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW X5 (350 HP) has 184 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Forester. (166 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW X5 weights approximately 146 kg more than 2005 Subaru Forester. 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 X5 (475 Nm) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Forester. (225 Nm). This means 2008 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW X5 | 2005 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | BMW | Subaru |
| Model | X5 | Forester |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 166 HP |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 1408 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 60 L |
