The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 2.5si (06 - 08) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic (Autogas) (08 - 11)
€ 41,400

€ 27,500

€ 41,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 2.5si is 0.4 inches longer, 2.9 inches wider and an inch lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic.
BMW X3 2.5si
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
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 2.5si
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
3979 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb

Weight Difference:
584 lb
14.68 %

General
BMW X3 2.5si
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
E83
Generation
SH
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW X3 2.5si
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B25
Engine Code
FB20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW X3 2.5si
215 hp
148 hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
BMW X3 2.5si
184 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Performance
BMW X3 2.5si
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
130 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 2.5si
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
▶ REPLAY
18.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.94 lb/hp
BMW X3 2.5si
18.51 lb/hp
22.94 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 2.5si
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
19 mpg
BMW X3 2.5si
24 mpg
19 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
17 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
23 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
421 mi
Range
273 mi
BMW X3 2.5si
421 mi
273 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Environmental Impact
187.5 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).
181.4 kWh
BMW X3 2.5si
187.5 kWh
181.4 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 2.5si
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft









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