2011 Subaru Forester vs. 2005 BMW 645
To start off, 2011 Subaru Forester is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 645. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 645 would be higher. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 645 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 645 (326 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Forester. (224 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 645 weights approximately 326 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.
Because 2011 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 BMW 645. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2005 BMW 645 (447 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Forester. (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 645 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Subaru Forester | 2005 BMW 645 | |
| Make | Subaru | BMW |
| Model | Forester | 645 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 4392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 326 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1569 kg | 1895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4559 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1781 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1699 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2616 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
