2011 BMW 535 vs. 2012 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2012 Subaru Forester is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 BMW 535. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 BMW 535 would be higher. 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 155 more horse power than 2012 Subaru Forester. (145 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 2012 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 535 weights approximately 370 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, 2011 BMW 535 (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Forester. (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Forester. 2011 BMW 535 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. 2011 BMW 535 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 BMW 535 | 2012 Subaru Forester | |
Make | BMW | Subaru |
Model | 535 | Forester |
Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
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 |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 406 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4905 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1859 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1463 mm | 1674 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2969 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |