2008 BMW X5 vs. 2008 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2008 BMW X5 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 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW X5 (350 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2008 Subaru Forester. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2008 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW X5 weights approximately 69 kg more than 2008 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 @ 3400 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Forester. (245 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW X5 | 2008 Subaru Forester | |
Make | BMW | Subaru |
Model | X5 | Forester |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 242 km/hour | 202 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.5 seconds | 8.3 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 60 L |