2011 Subaru Tribeca vs. 2013 BMW 6 series
To start off, 2013 BMW 6 series is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Subaru Tribeca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Subaru Tribeca would be higher. At 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW 6 series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 6 series (437 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Tribeca. (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 6 series should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Tribeca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 6 series weights approximately 79 kg more than 2011 Subaru Tribeca. 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 6 series (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Tribeca. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 6 series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Tribeca.
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2011 Subaru Tribeca | 2013 BMW 6 series | |
Make | Subaru | BMW |
Model | Tribeca | 6 series |
Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 4395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 437 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 651 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 2009 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4864 mm | 5009 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1877 mm | 2081 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1392 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2748 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |