2008 Subaru Forester vs. 2013 BMW 7 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 7 Series is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW 7 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 7 Series weights approximately 752 kg more than 2008 Subaru Forester.
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, 2013 BMW 7 Series (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Forester. (320 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 7 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Subaru Forester | 2013 BMW 7 Series | |
| Make | Subaru | BMW |
| Model | Forester | 7 Series |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 439 HP |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.0 :1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 4.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 2177 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5214 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2134 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |
