2010 Subaru Forester vs. 2011 BMW 520
To start off, 2011 BMW 520 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 520 (182 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Forester. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 520 weights approximately 146 kg more than 2010 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 BMW 520. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2011 BMW 520 (270 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Forester. (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Forester.
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2010 Subaru Forester | 2011 BMW 520 | |
Make | Subaru | BMW |
Model | Forester | 520 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4559 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1781 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1699 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2616 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |