2009 BMW 330 vs. 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca would be higher. At 2,997 cc, 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca (245 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2009 BMW 330. (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 330.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 BMW 330 (521 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca. (292 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 330 | 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca | |
| Make | BMW | Subaru |
| Model | 330 | B9 Tribeca |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2997 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 521 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 64 L |
