2006 BMW 530 vs. 2012 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2012 Subaru Forester is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 530 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2012 Subaru Forester. (224 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2012 Subaru Forester.
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 Subaru Forester (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 530. 2012 Subaru Forester has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW 530 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW 530 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 530 | 2012 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | BMW | Subaru |
| Model | 530 | Forester |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1699 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
