The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.5X Automatic (10 - 10) vs. BMW X3 xDrive30i Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 32,800
€ 47,400
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,400
ⓘ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 0.4 inches shorter, 2.9 inches narrower and an inch taller than the BMW X3 xDrive30i.
Subaru Forester 2.5X
BMW X3 xDrive30i
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 2.5X
BMW X3 xDrive30i
No data
Curb Weight
4057 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb
Weight Difference:
No data
No data
General
Subaru Forester 2.5X
BMW X3 xDrive30i
SH
Generation
E83
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.5X
BMW X3 xDrive30i
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
268 hp
at 6650 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.5X
169 hp
268 hp
BMW X3 xDrive30i
173 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.5X
173 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.5X
BMW X3 xDrive30i
113 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.5X
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive30i
▶ REPLAY
No data
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.14 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.5X
0 lb/hp
15.14 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.5X
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.5X
25 mpg
24 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive30i
18 mpg
city
18 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
388 mi
Range
429 mi
Subaru Forester 2.5X
388 mi
429 mi
BMW X3 xDrive30i
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).
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).
183.8 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.5X
181.9 kWh
183.8 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
No data
CO2 Emissions
375 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.5X
BMW X3 xDrive30i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
No data
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
45.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.2 cu ft
