2010 BMW X6 vs. 2012 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2012 Subaru Forester is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 BMW X6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 BMW X6 would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 BMW X6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW X6 (400 HP) has 230 more horse power than 2012 Subaru Forester. (170 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW X6 should accelerate faster than 2012 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW X6 weights approximately 893 kg more than 2012 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - 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, 2010 BMW X6 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Forester. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2010 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Forester. 2010 BMW X6 has automatic transmission and 2012 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2012 Subaru Forester will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 BMW X6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 BMW X6 | 2012 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | BMW | Subaru |
| Model | X6 | Forester |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4400 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 170 HP |
| Torque | 609 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2390 kg | 1497 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4879 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1984 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1689 mm | 1699 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2934 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 64 L |
