2011 BMW 535 vs. 2011 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2011 BMW 535 and 2011 Subaru Forester were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Forester. (224 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 535 weights approximately 351 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 BMW 535 (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Forester. (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
2011 BMW 535 | 2011 Subaru Forester | |
Make | BMW | Subaru |
Model | 535 | Forester |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 406 Nm | 306 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1569 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4905 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1859 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1463 mm | 1699 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2969 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |