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 (215 HP) has 45 more horse power than 2012 Subaru Forester. (170 HP). 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 16 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 330 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Forester. (236 Nm @ 4100 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 | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 170 HP |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1524 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1699 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |
