The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 3.0d DPF (06 - 08) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0X Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 44,500

€ 29,000

€ 44,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘ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 3.0d DPF is 0.9 cm longer, 7.3 cm wider and 2.6 cm lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0X.
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Subaru Forester 2.0X
1674
1853
1987
1700
1780
2005
1853 mm
Width
1780 mm
1987 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2005 mm
1674 mm
Height
1700 mm
2795
4569
2615
4560
4569 mm
Length
4560 mm
2795 mm
Wheelbase
2615 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Subaru Forester 2.0X
1880 kg
Kerb Weight
1550 kg
2350 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2015 kg

Weight Difference:
330 kg
17.55 %

General
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Subaru Forester 2.0X
E83
Generation
SH
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
FB20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
1994 CC
215 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 6000 rpm
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
215 bhp
148 bhp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
500 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
196 NM
at 3200 rpm
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
500 NM
196 NM
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Performance
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Subaru Forester 2.0X
130 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
103 m
0.000 sec

BMW X3 3.0d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
176 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0X
▶ REPLAY
8.74 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.47 kg/bhp
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
8.74 kg/bhp
10.47 kg/bhp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
36 mpg
34 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
27 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
motorway
41 mpg
67 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
527 mi
Range
444 mi
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
527 mi
444 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Environmental Impact
162.5 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).
159.2 kWh
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
162.5 kWh
159.2 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
210 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
199 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Subaru Forester 2.0X
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
470 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
450 L









1560 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1660 L