The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 2.0d DPF (06 - 07) vs. Subaru Forester 2.5X (10 - 10)
€ 37,400

€ 31,400

€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW X3 2.0d DPF is 0.4 inches longer, 2.9 inches wider and an inch lower than the Subaru Forester 2.5X.
BMW X3 2.0d DPF
Subaru Forester 2.5X
65.9
73
78.2
66.9
70.1
78.9
73 in
Width
70.1 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
65.9 in
Height
66.9 in
110
179.9
103
179.5
179.9 in
Length
179.5 in
110 in
Wheelbase
103 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 2.0d DPF
Subaru Forester 2.5X
4012 lb
Curb Weight
No data
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb

Weight Difference:
No data
No data

General
BMW X3 2.0d DPF
Subaru Forester 2.5X
E83
Generation
SH
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW X3 2.0d DPF
Subaru Forester 2.5X
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW M47
Engine Series
M47-D20
Engine Code
EJ25

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
169 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW X3 2.0d DPF
148 hp
169 hp
Subaru Forester 2.5X
243 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
173 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
BMW X3 2.0d DPF
243 lb‑ft
173 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.5X
Performance
BMW X3 2.0d DPF
Subaru Forester 2.5X
123 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 2.0d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.5X
▶ REPLAY
27.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
No data
BMW X3 2.0d DPF
27.11 lb/hp
0 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.5X
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 2.0d DPF
Subaru Forester 2.5X
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW X3 2.0d DPF
33 mpg
25 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.5X
25 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
578 mi
Range
401 mi
BMW X3 2.0d DPF
578 mi
401 mi
Subaru Forester 2.5X
Environmental Impact
148.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
176.2 kWh
BMW X3 2.0d DPF
148.1 kWh
176.2 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.5X
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
No data
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 2.0d DPF
Subaru Forester 2.5X
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
No data
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft









44.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.6 cu ft