Car comparison

Subaru Forester II 2.5 i 16V TurbovsBMW X3 (E83) 3.0d

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Subaru Forester II

2.5 i 16V Turbo

211 hp2457 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSUV2005-2008
VS

BMW X3 (E83)

3.0d

218 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2004-2006

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

BMW X3 (E83) 3.0d

  • Most powerful
    218 hp
    163 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.2 L/100 km
    21.0 mpg US
    25.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Subaru Forester II 2.5 i 16V Turbo

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    226 km/h
    140 mph
  • Lightest
    1,455 kg
    3,208 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    145 hp/t
    108 kW/t
    6.9 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSubaruForester II2.5 i 16V TurboBMWX3 (E83)3.0d
Power
211hp157kW
218hp163kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,455kg3,208lb
1,925kg4,244lb
Gross weight
2,000kg4,409lb
2,355kg5,192lb
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
67.1s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
83.4s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
28.2s
Calculated
50.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15L/100 km15.7mpg US18.8mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
113hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
220Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
260Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
779km484mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,457cc150cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,450mm175in
4,569mm180in
Width
1,735mm68in
1,853mm73in
Height
1,585mm62in
1,674mm66in
Wheelbase
2,525mm99in
2,795mm110in
Front track
1,495mm59in
1,524mm60in
Rear track
1,485mm58in
1,542mm61in
Ground clearance-
200mm8in
Trunk volume
406L
500L
Max trunk volume
1,525L
1,560L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
67L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Subaru Forester II 2.5 i 16V TurboBMW X3 (E83) 3.0dPowerTorque
  • Subaru Forester II 2.5 i 16V Turbo: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (E83) 3.0d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SubaruForester II2.5 i 16V Turbo5,600 rpm3,600 rpm5,850 rpm
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d4,000 rpm1,750 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSubaruForester II2.5 i 16V TurboBMWX3 (E83)3.0d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.2 s
50.5 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
144 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruForester II2.5 i 16V Turbo
211 hp
157 kW
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d
218 hp
163 kW

BMW X3 (E83) 3.0d has 7 hp more than Subaru Forester II 2.5 i 16V Turbo.

The biggest power difference is between Subaru Forester II 2.5 i 16V Turbo and BMW X3 (E83) 3.0d: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruForester II2.5 i 16V Turbo
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruForester II2.5 i 16V Turbo
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d
1,925 kg
4,244 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruForester II2.5 i 16V Turbo
226 km/h
140 mph
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d
210 km/h
130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruForester II2.5 i 16V Turbo6.3 s
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d7.7 s

Although BMW X3 (E83) 3.0d has more power, Subaru Forester II 2.5 i 16V Turbo is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Subaru Forester II 2.5 i 16V Turbo and BMW X3 (E83) 3.0d: 1.4 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruForester II2.5 i 16V Turbo
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SubaruForester II2.5 i 16V Turbo
211 hp
157 kW
6.3 s
226 km/h
140 mph
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d
218 hp
163 kW
7.7 s
210 km/h
130 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
SubaruForester II2.5 i 16V Turbo
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
406 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,450 mm
175.2 in
Height
1,585 mm
62.4 in
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,569 mm
179.9 in
Height
1,674 mm
65.9 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSubaruForester II2.5 i 16V TurboBMWX3 (E83)3.0d
Power
211 hp
157 kW
218 hp
163 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
7.7 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
1,925 kg
4,244 lb
Fuel consumption
-
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
406 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,450 mm
175.2 in
Height
1,585 mm
62.4 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,569 mm
179.9 in
Height
1,674 mm
65.9 in
Range score
-
779 km
484 mi
Trunk score
406 L
14.3 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW X3 (E83) 3.0d
Consumption8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.22 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,258 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Subaru Forester II 2.5 i 16V Turbo

  • Is 470 kg lighter
  • Is 1.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 32 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

BMW X3 (E83) 3.0d

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 180 Nm more
  • Has 94 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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