2007 BMW 325 vs. 2007 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2007 BMW 325 and 2007 Subaru Forester were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Forester (227 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2007 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 325 weights approximately 6 kg more than 2007 Subaru Forester.
Because 2007 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW 325. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Subaru Forester (321 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 325 | 2007 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | BMW | Subaru |
| Model | 325 | Forester |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 243 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.2 seconds | 6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |
