2009 BMW M6 vs. 2008 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2009 BMW M6 is newer by 1 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 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 2008 Subaru Forester. (224 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2008 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Subaru Forester weights approximately 353 kg more than 2009 BMW M6.
Because 2008 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW M6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Forester 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 M6 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Forester. (306 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Forester.
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2009 BMW M6 | 2008 Subaru Forester | |
Make | BMW | Subaru |
Model | M6 | Forester |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4999 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 519 Nm | 306 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1633 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 14 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 21.5 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |