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BMW 3 Series Touring vs Subaru Forester comparison
Compare performance (530 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (41,100 £ vs 35,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Touring or Subaru Forester?
BMW 3 Series Touring vs Subaru Forester: Key differences
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
3 Series Touring
Costs and Efficiency:
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Subaru Forester is moderately cheaper – starting at 35,100 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Touring costs 41,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,923 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Touring uses 2.5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Subaru Forester with 8.1 L/100km. The difference is about 5.6 L/100km.
Forester
Engine and Performance:
Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.
When it comes to engine power, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers substantially more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 394 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Touring is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Subaru Forester takes 12.2 s. That’s about 8.6 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Touring delivers significantly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 182 Nm. That’s about 518 Nm more.
3 Series Touring
Space and Everyday Use:
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, BMW 3 Series Touring is marginally lighter – 1,650 kg compared to 1,693 kg. The difference is around 43 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Subaru Forester offers marginally more boot space – 508 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 8 L.
When it comes to payload, the BMW 3 Series Touring carries marginally more – 520 kg compared to 492 kg. That’s a difference of about 28 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The BMW 3 Series Touring stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.
from £41,100
BMW 3 Series Touring
BMW 3 Series Touring
Subaru Forester
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BMW 3 Series Touring
The BMW 3 Series Touring blends sporting poise with everyday practicality, wrapping sharp handling and a premium cabin into a wagon that actually makes errands feel enjoyable. It’s the kind of car that hides a family-hauler’s sense of duty beneath a driver's-car attitude — useful, classy, and just cheeky enough to make you smile on the open road.
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Subaru Forester
The Subaru Forester is a practical all-rounder that quietly does everything right, with roomy comfort, excellent visibility and a real fondness for weekend adventures off the beaten path. It won't set your pulse racing like a sports car, but for buyers who prize reliability, safety and sensible charm, it's a brilliantly steady companion with a cheeky streak.
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BMW 3 Series Touring
Subaru Forester
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
41,100 - 93,300 £
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Price
35,100 - 42,800 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
8.1 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
91 - 97 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
57 - 233 g/km
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co2
183 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,650 - 2,025 kg
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Curb weight
1,693 - 1,739 kg
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Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
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Trunk capacity
508 L
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Length
-
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Length
-
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Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
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Width
1,830 mm
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Height
-
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
430 - 520 kg
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Payload
446 - 492 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
CVT
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
150 - 530 HP
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Power HP
136 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 8.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.2 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
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Torque
182 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
110 - 390 kW
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Power kW
100 kW
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Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,995 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Subaru
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