The Comparative Analysis :

Subaru Forester 2.5X Automatic (10 - 10) vs. BMW X3 xDrive28i Automatic (10 - 12)

€ 32,800
Subaru Forester 2.5X Automatic (10 - 10) Subaru Forester 2.5X
€ 46,200
 BMW X3 xDrive28i Automatic (10 - 12) BMW X3 xDrive28i
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Subaru Forester 2.5X is 3.5 inches shorter, 4 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW X3 xDrive28i.
Subaru Forester 2.5X
BMW X3 xDrive28i
66.9
Blueprint Subaru Forester 2.5X Automatic (10 - 10)
70.1
78.9
65.4
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive28i Automatic (10 - 12)
74.1
82.6
70.1 in
Width
74.1 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
66.9 in
Height
65.4 in
Blueprint Subaru Forester 2.5X Automatic (10 - 10)
103
179.5
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive28i Automatic (10 - 12)
110.6
183
179.5 in
Length
183 in
103 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Subaru Forester 2.5X
BMW X3 xDrive28i
No data
Curb Weight
4012 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5148 lb
Subaru Forester 2.5X Automatic (10 - 10)
Weight Difference:
No data
No data
BMW X3 xDrive28i Automatic (10 - 12)

General

Subaru Forester 2.5X
BMW X3 xDrive28i
SH
Generation
F25
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Subaru Forester 2.5X
BMW X3 xDrive28i
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
EJ25
Engine Code
N52-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
169 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.5X
169 hp
254 hp
BMW X3 xDrive28i
173 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.5X
173 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Performance

Subaru Forester 2.5X
BMW X3 xDrive28i
113 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.5X

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive28i

▶ REPLAY
No data
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.8 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.5X
0 lb/hp
15.8 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Subaru Forester 2.5X
BMW X3 xDrive28i
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.5X
25 mpg
26 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive28i
18 mpg
city
19 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
388 mi
Range
462 mi
Subaru Forester 2.5X
388 mi
462 mi
BMW X3 xDrive28i
Environmental Impact
181.9 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).
170.4 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.5X
181.9 kWh
170.4 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive28i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
No data
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Subaru Forester 2.5X
BMW X3 xDrive28i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
No data
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
45.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft