2009 BMW X5 vs. 2005 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2009 BMW X5 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW X5 (350 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (137 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Legacy.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 X5 (475 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (187 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW X5 | 2005 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | BMW | Subaru |
| Model | X5 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 64 L |
