2012 BMW 640 vs. 2013 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2013 Subaru Forester is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 BMW 640. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 BMW 640 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 640 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 640 (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2013 Subaru Forester. (168 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 640 should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 640 weights approximately 290 kg more than 2013 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 BMW 640. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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 640 (630 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 394 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Forester. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 640 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Forester. 2012 BMW 640 has automatic transmission and 2013 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2013 Subaru Forester will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 640 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 BMW 640 | 2013 Subaru Forester | |
Make | BMW | Subaru |
Model | 640 | Forester |
Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 311 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 630 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4894 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1894 mm | 2006 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1369 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2855 mm | 2615 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 4.8 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 6.7 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |