2009 BMW M3 vs. 2009 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2009 BMW M3 and 2009 Subaru Forester were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Forester. (145 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Forester.
Because 2009 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW M3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW M3. (295 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW M3 | 2009 Subaru Forester | |
Make | BMW | Subaru |
Model | M3 | Forester |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3999 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 414 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 295 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1674 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.9 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 64 L |