Car comparison

BMW X3 (F25) 30dvsSubaru Forester III · Facelift 2010 2.5 Turbo

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

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BMW X3 (F25)

30d

258 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2011-2014
VS

Subaru Forester III · Facelift 2010

2.5 Turbo

262 hp2457 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2011-2013

Comparison overview

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BMW X3 (F25) 30d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Highest torque
    560 Nm
    413 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    159 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,117 km
    694 mi
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX3 (F25)30dSubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
Power
258hp192kW
262hp195kW
Torque
560Nm413lb-ft
347Nm256lb-ft
Curb weight
1,800kg3,968lb
1,585kg3,494lb
Gross weight
2,370kg5,225lb
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Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
72.6s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
70.2s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
27.8s
Calculated
28.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
311Nm/t208lb-ft/ton
Calculated
219Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,117km694mi
Calculated
571km355mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,457cc150cu in
Length
4,648mm183in
4,560mm180in
Width
1,881mm74in
1,795mm71in
Height
1,661mm65in
1,700mm67in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
2,615mm103in
Front track
1,616mm64in
1,530mm60in
Rear track
1,632mm64in
1,530mm60in
Ground clearance
212mm8in
225mm9in
Trunk volume
550L
450L
Max trunk volume
1,600L
1,610L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
67L
60L
CO2 emissions
159g/km
248g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X3 (F25) 30dSubaru Forester III Facelift 2010 2.5 TurboPowerTorque
  • BMW X3 (F25) 30d: Power / Torque
  • Subaru Forester III Facelift 2010 2.5 Turbo: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX3 (F25)30d4,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo6,000 rpm2,800-4,800 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX3 (F25)30dSubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.8 s
28.5 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
157 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25)30d
258 hp
192 kW
SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
262 hp
195 kW

Subaru Forester III Facelift 2010 2.5 Turbo has 4 hp more than BMW X3 (F25) 30d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X3 (F25) 30d and Subaru Forester III Facelift 2010 2.5 Turbo: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25)30d
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
347 Nm
256 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25)30d
1,800 kg
3,968 lb
SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
1,585 kg
3,494 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 (F25)30d
230 km/h
143 mph
SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
228 km/h
142 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25)30d6.2 s
SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo6.5 s

Although Subaru Forester III Facelift 2010 2.5 Turbo has more power, BMW X3 (F25) 30d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X3 (F25) 30d and Subaru Forester III Facelift 2010 2.5 Turbo: 0.3 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 (F25)30d
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X3 (F25) 30d and Subaru Forester III Facelift 2010 2.5 Turbo: 4.5 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 (F25)30d
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25)30d
1,117 km
694 mi
SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
571 km
355 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX3 (F25)30d
258 hp
192 kW
6.2 s
230 km/h
143 mph
SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
262 hp
195 kW
6.5 s
228 km/h
142 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 (F25)30d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,648 mm
183.0 in
Height
1,661 mm
65.4 in
SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
Power
262 hp
195 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,560 mm
179.5 in
Height
1,700 mm
66.9 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 (F25)30d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
Power
262 hp
195 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

BMW X3 (F25) 30d 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 (F25)30d
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
6.2 s
SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
6.5 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 (F25)30d
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX3 (F25)30dSubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
Power
258 hp
192 kW
262 hp
195 kW
Torque
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
347 Nm
256 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
6.5 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,800 kg
3,968 lb
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
Fuel consumption
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,648 mm
183.0 in
Height
1,661 mm
65.4 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,560 mm
179.5 in
Height
1,700 mm
66.9 in
Range score
1,117 km
694 mi
571 km
355 mi
CO2 score
159 g/km
248 g/km
Trunk score
550 L
19.4 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 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 (F25) 30dSubaru Forester III Facelift 2010 2.5 Turbo
Consumption6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.50 LC100 km18.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.90 LC100 mi29.57 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used900 L238 US gal198 UK gal1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,575 LC/year2,756 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (F25) 30d

  • Has 213 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 4.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 545 km (339 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 100 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 89 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Subaru Forester III Facelift 2010 2.5 Turbo

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Is 215 kg lighter
  • Has 22 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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