2008 Subaru Legacy vs. 2011 BMW X6
To start off, 2011 BMW X6 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 BMW X6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW X6 (480 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 310 more horse power than 2008 Subaru Legacy. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW X6 should accelerate faster than 2008 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW X6 weights approximately 1007 kg more than 2008 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 BMW X6 (779 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 547 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Legacy. (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Legacy. 2011 BMW X6 has automatic transmission and 2008 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 2008 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 BMW X6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Subaru Legacy | 2011 BMW X6 | |
| Make | Subaru | BMW |
| Model | Legacy | X6 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 480 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 779 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1608 kg | 2615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4879 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1689 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2934 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 85 L |
