The Comparative Analysis :

BMW X3 3.0d DPF (06 - 08) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic (Autogas) (08 - 11)

€ 44,500
BMW X3 3.0d DPF (06 - 08) BMW X3 3.0d DPF
€ 27,500
 Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic (Autogas) (08 - 11) Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
€ 44,500
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 3.0d DPF is 0.4 inches longer, 2.9 inches wider and an inch lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic.
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
65.9
Blueprint BMW X3 3.0d DPF (06 - 08)
73
78.2
66.9
Blueprint Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic (Autogas) (08 - 11)
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
Blueprint BMW X3 3.0d DPF (06 - 08)
110
179.9
Blueprint Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic (Autogas) (08 - 11)
103
179.5
179.9 in
Length
179.5 in
110 in
Wheelbase
103 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
4145 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4442 lb
BMW X3 3.0d DPF (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
750 lb
18.1 %
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic (Autogas) (08 - 11)

General

BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
E83
Generation
SH
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
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 3.0d DPF
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
FB20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
215 hp
148 hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
369 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic

Performance

BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
130 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 3.0d DPF

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic

▶ REPLAY
19.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.94 lb/hp
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
19.28 lb/hp
22.94 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
19 mpg
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
30 mpg
19 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
23 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
23 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
527 mi
Range
273 mi
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
527 mi
273 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
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).
181.4 kWh
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
162.5 kWh
181.4 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 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