BMW X5 2007 vs Subaru B9 Tribeca 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (BMW X5) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Subaru B9 Tribeca) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 235 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 520 NM | 297 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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BMW X5 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X5 engine produces 10 HP less power than Subaru B9 Tribeca, but torque is 223 NM more than Subaru B9 Tribeca. Despite less power, BMW X5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 12.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.2 l/100km | 11.9 l/100km | |
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The BMW X5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW X5 consumes 4.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru B9 Tribeca, which means that by driving the BMW X5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 630 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW X5 consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru B9 Tribeca. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 520 km in combined cycle | |
| 1230 km on highway | 620 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 530 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW X5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Outback, Subaru Legacy | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW X5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The BMW X5 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| BMW X5 2007 3.0 engine: The BMW M57 engine is regarded as one of the best German-built power units. Its inline-six layout is praised for reliability, and cars equipped with this engine are often more desirable on the used market. Despite delivering strong performance, the ... More about BMW X5 2007 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.93 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.77 m | 1.69 m | |
| BMW X5 is 1 cm shorter than the Subaru B9 Tribeca, 5 cm wider, while the height of BMW X5 is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 620 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1750 litres | no data | |
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BMW X5 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, BMW X5 has 170 litres more trunk space than the Subaru B9 Tribeca. The Subaru B9 Tribeca may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 13 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X5 is 1.6 metres more than that of the Subaru B9 Tribeca, which means BMW X5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`755 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 8600 | 3400 | |
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