2010 BMW 125 vs. 2010 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2010 BMW 125 and 2010 Subaru Forester were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 125 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Forester. (145 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Forester weights approximately 224 kg more than 2010 BMW 125.
Because 2010 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 BMW 125. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 125. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
2010 BMW 125 | 2010 Subaru Forester | |
Make | BMW | Subaru |
Model | 125 | Forester |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.4 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1674 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 64 L |