2009 BMW 650 vs. 2009 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, both 2009 BMW 650 and 2009 Subaru Tribeca were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 650 (361 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Tribeca. (256 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Tribeca.
Because 2009 Subaru Tribeca is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 650. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Tribeca will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 BMW 650 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Tribeca. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Tribeca. 2009 Subaru Tribeca has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 650 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 650 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Subaru Tribeca will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 650 | 2009 Subaru Tribeca | |
| Make | BMW | Subaru |
| Model | 650 | Tribeca |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 3629 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 361 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
