Car comparison

BMW X3 (E83) · Facelift 2006 3.0sivsSubaru Forester III 2.5 XT

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

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BMW X3 (E83) · Facelift 2006

3.0si

272 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedSUV2006-2010
VS

Subaru Forester III

2.5 XT

230 hp2457 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSUV2007-2010

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0si

  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph Unrestricted
    210 km/h
    130 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    272 hp
    203 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    156 hp/t
    117 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.1 L/100 km
    23.3 mpg US
    28.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.2 L/100 km
    16.6 mpg US
    19.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    663 km
    412 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best economy score
    80/100
  • Best practicality score
    83/100

Subaru Forester III 2.5 XT

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.0 s
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,485 kg
    3,274 lb
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0siSubaruForester III2.5 XT
Power
272hp203kW
230hp172kW
Torque
315Nm232lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,740kg3,836lb
1,485kg3,274lb
Gross weight
2,260kg4,982lb
2,000kg4,409lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
216 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
77.1s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
58.1s99% target: 214 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
6.0s
0-200 km/h
36.0s
Calculated
30.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
5.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.2L/100 km16.6mpg US19.9mpg UK
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
156hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
155hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
181Nm/t121lb-ft/ton
Calculated
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
663km412mi
Calculated
561km348mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
2,457cc150cu in
Length
4,569mm180in
4,485mm177in
Width
1,853mm73in
1,735mm68in
Height
1,674mm66in
1,590mm63in
Wheelbase
2,795mm110in
2,525mm99in
Front track
1,524mm60in
1,495mm59in
Rear track
1,542mm61in
1,485mm58in
Ground clearance
201mm8in
-
Trunk volume
480L
387L
Max trunk volume
1,560L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
67L
60L
CO2 emissions
243g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0siSubaru Forester III 2.5 XTPowerTorque
  • BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0si: Power / Torque
  • Subaru Forester III 2.5 XT: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0si6,650 rpm2,750 rpm6,900 rpm
SubaruForester III2.5 XT5,200 rpm2,800 rpm5,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0siSubaruForester III2.5 XT
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
5.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
6.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
36.0 s
30.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
216 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0si
272 hp
203 kW
SubaruForester III2.5 XT
230 hp
172 kW

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0si has 42 hp more than Subaru Forester III 2.5 XT.

The biggest power difference is between Subaru Forester III 2.5 XT and BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0si: 42 hp (31 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0si
315 Nm
232 lb-ft
SubaruForester III2.5 XT
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0si
1,740 kg
3,836 lb
SubaruForester III2.5 XT
1,485 kg
3,274 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0si
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
SubaruForester III2.5 XT
216 km/h
134 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0si7.2 s
SubaruForester III2.5 XT6.0 s

Although BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0si has more power, Subaru Forester III 2.5 XT is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Subaru Forester III 2.5 XT and BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0si: 1.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0si
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
SubaruForester III2.5 XT
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0si and Subaru Forester III 2.5 XT: 0.6 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0si
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
SubaruForester III2.5 XT
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0si
663 km
412 mi
SubaruForester III2.5 XT
561 km
348 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0si
272 hp
203 kW
7.2 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
SubaruForester III2.5 XT
230 hp
172 kW
6.0 s
216 km/h
134 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
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0si
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,569 mm
179.9 in
Height
1,674 mm
65.9 in
SubaruForester III2.5 XT
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
387 L
13.7 cu ft
Length
4,485 mm
176.6 in
Height
1,590 mm
62.6 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0si
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
SubaruForester III2.5 XT
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

Subaru Forester III 2.5 XT is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0si
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
7.2 s
SubaruForester III2.5 XT
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
6.0 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0si
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
SubaruForester III2.5 XT
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX3 (E83)Facelift 20063.0siSubaruForester III2.5 XT
Power
272 hp
203 kW
230 hp
172 kW
Torque
315 Nm
232 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,740 kg
3,836 lb
1,485 kg
3,274 lb
Fuel consumption
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,569 mm
179.9 in
Height
1,674 mm
65.9 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
387 L
13.7 cu ft
Length
4,485 mm
176.6 in
Height
1,590 mm
62.6 in
Range score
663 km
412 mi
561 km
348 mi
CO2 score
243 g/km
-
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
387 L
13.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 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) Facelift 2006 3.0siSubaru Forester III 2.5 XT
Consumption10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.68 LC100 km18.72 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.45 LC100 mi30.13 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,651 LC/year2,809 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 3.0si

  • Has 42 hp more
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 103 km (64 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 93 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Subaru Forester III 2.5 XT

  • Has 5 Nm more
  • Is 255 kg lighter
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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