2010 Subaru Legacy vs. 2013 BMW X5
To start off, 2013 BMW X5 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW X5 (261 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Legacy. (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW X5 weights approximately 776 kg more than 2010 Subaru Legacy. 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, 2013 BMW X5 (576 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Legacy. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Subaru Legacy | 2013 BMW X5 | |
Make | Subaru | BMW |
Model | Legacy | X5 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 576 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1579 kg | 2355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4735 mm | 4857 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1821 mm | 2197 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1506 mm | 1776 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2933 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 85 L |