The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 2.5si Automatic (06 - 08) vs. Subaru Forester 2.5X Automatic (10 - 10)
€ 43,600

€ 32,800

€ 43,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW X3 2.5si is 0.4 inches longer, 2.9 inches wider and an inch lower than the Subaru Forester 2.5X.
BMW X3 2.5si
Subaru Forester 2.5X
65.9
73
78.2
66.9
70.1
78.9
73 in
Width
70.1 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
65.9 in
Height
66.9 in
110
179.9
103
179.5
179.9 in
Length
179.5 in
110 in
Wheelbase
103 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 2.5si
Subaru Forester 2.5X
4034 lb
Curb Weight
No data
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb

Weight Difference:
No data
No data

General
BMW X3 2.5si
Subaru Forester 2.5X
E83
Generation
SH
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X3 2.5si
Subaru Forester 2.5X
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B25
Engine Code
EJ25

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
169 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW X3 2.5si
215 hp
169 hp
Subaru Forester 2.5X
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
173 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
BMW X3 2.5si
184 lb‑ft
173 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.5X
Performance
BMW X3 2.5si
Subaru Forester 2.5X
130 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 2.5si
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.5X
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18.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
No data
BMW X3 2.5si
18.76 lb/hp
0 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.5X
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 2.5si
Subaru Forester 2.5X
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW X3 2.5si
23 mpg
25 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.5X
17 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
412 mi
Range
388 mi
BMW X3 2.5si
412 mi
388 mi
Subaru Forester 2.5X
Environmental Impact
191.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
181.9 kWh
BMW X3 2.5si
191.4 kWh
181.9 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.5X
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
No data
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 2.5si
Subaru Forester 2.5X
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
No data
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft









44.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.6 cu ft