The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF Automatic (06 - 08) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0D (15 - 18)
€ 52,000

€ 30,500

€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500
ⓘ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 3.0sd DPF is 4.1 cm shorter, 5.8 cm wider and 6.1 cm lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0D.
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Subaru Forester 2.0D
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
4610
4569 mm
Length
4610 mm
2795 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Subaru Forester 2.0D
1950 kg
Kerb Weight
1562 kg
2385 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2080 kg

Weight Difference:
388 kg
19.9 %

General
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Subaru Forester 2.0D
E83
Generation
SJ
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 2400 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
118 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
92 m
0.000 sec

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

Subaru Forester 2.0D
▶ REPLAY
6.91 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.77 kg/bhp
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
6.91 kg/bhp
10.77 kg/bhp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
32 mpg
50 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0D
25 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
motorway
58 mpg
67 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
478 mi
Range
654 mi
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
478 mi
654 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).
117.3 kWh
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
179 kWh
117.3 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 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
518 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
505 L









1560 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1564 L