2008 BMW X5 vs. 2008 Subaru Impreza
To start off, both 2008 BMW X5 and 2008 Subaru Impreza were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Subaru Impreza (227 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2008 BMW X5. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW X5 weights approximately 765 kg more than 2008 Subaru Impreza.
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 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Impreza. (320 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Impreza.
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2008 BMW X5 | 2008 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | BMW | Subaru |
Model | X5 | Impreza |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.3 seconds | 5.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2170 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 60 L |