2012 BMW 530 vs. 2010 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2012 BMW 530 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 530 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Forester. (145 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 530 weights approximately 250 kg more than 2010 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 BMW 530. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2012 BMW 530 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Forester. (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Forester. 2012 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 2010 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2010 Subaru Forester will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 BMW 530 | 2010 Subaru Forester | |
Make | BMW | Subaru |
Model | 530 | Forester |
Year Released | 2012 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 540 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4899 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1464 mm | 1674 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2968 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 4.7 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.4 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |