The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 3.0d DPF Automatic (06 - 08) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0XT Lineartronic (15 - 18)
€ 46,600

€ 40,300

€ 46,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,300
ⓘ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 2.6 cm shorter, 5.8 cm wider and 6.1 cm lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0XT.
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
1674
1853
1987
1735
1795
2050
1853 mm
Width
1795 mm
1987 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2050 mm
1674 mm
Height
1735 mm
2795
4569
2640
4595
4569 mm
Length
4595 mm
2795 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
1885 kg
Kerb Weight
1624 kg
2355 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2110 kg

Weight Difference:
261 kg
13.85 %

General
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
E83
Generation
SJ
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
FA20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
215 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
237 bhp
at 5600 rpm
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
215 bhp
237 bhp
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
500 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2400 rpm
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
500 NM
350 NM
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Performance
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec

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

Subaru Forester 2.0XT
▶ REPLAY
8.77 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.85 kg/bhp
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
8.77 kg/bhp
6.85 kg/bhp
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
33 mpg
33 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
25 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
motorway
40 mpg
67 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
484 mi
Range
439 mi
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
484 mi
439 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Environmental Impact
176.9 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).
161.1 kWh
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
176.9 kWh
161.1 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
229 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
197 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
470 kg
Maximum Payload
486 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
505 L









1560 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1564 L