The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0X Automatic (11 - 13) vs. BMW X3 2.5si (06 - 08)
€ 29,800
€ 41,400
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,400
ⓘ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 Subaru Forester 2.0X is 0.4 inches shorter, 2.9 inches narrower and an inch taller than the BMW X3 2.5si.
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 2.5si
66.9
70.1
78.9
65.9
73
78.2
70.1 in
Width
73 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.2 in
66.9 in
Height
65.9 in
103
179.5
110
179.9
179.5 in
Length
179.9 in
103 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 2.5si
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3979 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
694 lb
17.44 %
General
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 2.5si
SH
Generation
E83
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)
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 2.5si
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
FB20
Engine Code
N52-B25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
148 hp
215 hp
BMW X3 2.5si
146 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
146 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW X3 2.5si
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 2.5si
115 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0X
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 2.5si
▶ REPLAY
22.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.51 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
22.2 lb/hp
18.51 lb/hp
BMW X3 2.5si
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 2.5si
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
31 mpg
24 mpg
BMW X3 2.5si
24 mpg
city
17 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
497 mi
Range
421 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
497 mi
421 mi
BMW X3 2.5si
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
187.5 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
142.1 kWh
187.5 kWh
BMW X3 2.5si
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 2.5si
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.2 cu ft
