2007 BMW 330 vs. 2012 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2012 Subaru Forester is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 330 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2012 Subaru Forester. (145 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2012 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 60 kg more than 2012 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW 330. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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 BMW 330 (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Forester. (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 330 | 2012 Subaru Forester | |
Make | BMW | Subaru |
Model | 330 | Forester |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.6 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1674 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 64 L |