The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF Automatic (06 - 08) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0D (11 - 13)
€ 52,000

€ 30,700

€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW X3 3.0sd DPF is 0.9 cm longer, 7.3 cm wider and 0.1 cm lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0D.
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Subaru Forester 2.0D
1674
1853
1987
1675
1780
2005
1853 mm
Width
1780 mm
1987 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2005 mm
1674 mm
Height
1675 mm
2795
4569
2615
4560
4569 mm
Length
4560 mm
2795 mm
Wheelbase
2615 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Subaru Forester 2.0D
1950 kg
Kerb Weight
1605 kg
2385 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2050 kg

Weight Difference:
345 kg
17.69 %

General
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Subaru Forester 2.0D
E83
Generation
SH
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
EE20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
282 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
145 bhp
at 3600 rpm
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
282 bhp
145 bhp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
580 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1600 rpm
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
580 NM
350 NM
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Performance
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Subaru Forester 2.0D
149 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
92 m
0.000 sec

BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
143 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0D
▶ REPLAY
6.91 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.07 kg/bhp
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
6.91 kg/bhp
11.07 kg/bhp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
32 mpg
48 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0D
25 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
motorway
54 mpg
67 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
64 L
478 mi
Range
674 mi
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
478 mi
674 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Environmental Impact
179 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).
121.3 kWh
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
179 kWh
121.3 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
155 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Subaru Forester 2.0D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
435 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
450 L









1560 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1660 L