Car comparison

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

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)

3.0i

231 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2003-2006

Comparison overview

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Subaru Forester II 2.5 i 16V Turbo

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    226 km/h
    140 mph
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,455 kg
    3,208 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    145 hp/t
    108 kW/t
    6.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.0 L/100 km
    15.7 mpg US
    18.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.7 L/100 km
    27.0 mpg US
    32.5 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100

BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i

  • Most powerful
    231 hp
    172 kW
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best economy score
    74/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSubaruForester II2.5 i 16V TurboBMWX3 (E83)3.0i
Power
211hp157kW
231hp172kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,455kg3,208lb
1,770kg3,902lb
Gross weight
2,000kg4,409lb
2,280kg5,027lb
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
221 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
67.1s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
91.1s99% target: 219 km/h / 136 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
28.2s
Calculated
41.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15L/100 km15.7mpg US18.8mpg UK
17.4L/100 km13.5mpg US16.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
131hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
220Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
169Nm/t113lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
554km344mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,457cc150cu in
2,979cc182cu 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) 3.0iPowerTorque
  • Subaru Forester II 2.5 i 16V Turbo: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i: 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)3.0i5,900 rpm3,500 rpm6,150 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSubaruForester II2.5 i 16V TurboBMWX3 (E83)3.0i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.2 s
41.0 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
221 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
144 km/h
90 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)3.0i
231 hp
172 kW

BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i has 20 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) 3.0i: 20 hp (15 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)3.0i
300 Nm
221 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)3.0i
1,770 kg
3,902 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)3.0i
221 km/h
137 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)3.0i8.1 s

Although BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i 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) 3.0i: 1.8 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)3.0i
131 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 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)3.0i
231 hp
172 kW
8.1 s
221 km/h
137 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)3.0i
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 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)3.0i
Power
211 hp
157 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
8.1 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
221 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
Fuel consumption
-
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 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
-
554 km
344 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
131 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 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) 3.0i
Consumption12.1 L/100 km19.4 mpg US23.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.18 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,815 L479 US gal399 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,176 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Subaru Forester II 2.5 i 16V Turbo

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 315 kg lighter
  • Is 1.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 94 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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