The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.5X (10 - 10) vs. BMW X3 2.5si (06 - 08)
€ 31,400

€ 41,400

€ 31,400
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 2.5X is 0.9 cm shorter, 7.3 cm narrower and 2.6 cm taller than the BMW X3 2.5si.
Subaru Forester 2.5X
BMW X3 2.5si
1700
1780
2005
1674
1853
1987
1780 mm
Width
1853 mm
2005 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1987 mm
1700 mm
Height
1674 mm
2615
4560
2795
4569
4560 mm
Length
4569 mm
2615 mm
Wheelbase
2795 mm
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.5X
BMW X3 2.5si
No data
Kerb Weight
1805 kg
2015 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2260 kg

Weight Difference:
No data
No data

General
Subaru Forester 2.5X
BMW X3 2.5si
SH
Generation
E83
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

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

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2457 CC
Engine Capacity
2497 CC
169 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
215 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.5X
169 bhp
215 bhp
BMW X3 2.5si
235 NM
at 4100 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 2750 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.5X
235 NM
250 NM
BMW X3 2.5si
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.5X
BMW X3 2.5si
114 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.5X
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec

BMW X3 2.5si
▶ REPLAY
No data
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.4 kg/bhp
Subaru Forester 2.5X
0 kg/bhp
8.4 kg/bhp
BMW X3 2.5si
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.5X
BMW X3 2.5si
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.5X
30 mpg
29 mpg
BMW X3 2.5si
22 mpg
city
21 mpg
39 mpg
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
67 L
401 mi
Range
421 mi
Subaru Forester 2.5X
401 mi
421 mi
BMW X3 2.5si
Environmental Impact
176.2 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 2.5X
176.2 kWh
187.5 kWh
BMW X3 2.5si
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
No data
CO2 Emissions
238 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.5X
BMW X3 2.5si
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
No data
Maximum Payload
455 kg
450 L
Boot Capacity
480 L









1610 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1560 L