The Comparative Analysis :

BMW X3 3.0sd DPF Automatic (06 - 08) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0X Automatic (08 - 11)

€ 52,000
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF Automatic (06 - 08) BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
€ 29,000
Subaru Forester 2.0X Automatic (08 - 11) Subaru Forester 2.0X
€ 52,000
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 3.0sd DPF is 0.4 inches longer, 2.9 inches wider and an inch lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0X.
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Subaru Forester 2.0X
65.9
Blueprint BMW X3 3.0sd DPF Automatic (06 - 08)
73
78.2
66.9
Blueprint Subaru Forester 2.0X Automatic (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 3.0sd DPF Automatic (06 - 08)
110
179.9
Blueprint Subaru Forester 2.0X Automatic (08 - 11)
103
179.5
179.9 in
Length
179.5 in
110 in
Wheelbase
103 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Subaru Forester 2.0X
4299 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
5258 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4442 lb
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF Automatic (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
882 lb
20.52 %
Subaru Forester 2.0X Automatic (08 - 11)

General

BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Subaru Forester 2.0X
E83
Generation
SH
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline 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
282 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
282 hp
148 hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
428 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.0X

Performance

BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Subaru Forester 2.0X
149 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 3.0sd DPF

62 mph 62
mph

577 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0X

 REPLAY
15.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.09 lb/hp
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
15.24 lb/hp
23.09 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
27 mpg
28 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
21 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
444 mi
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
478 mi
444 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
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).
159.2 kWh
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
179 kWh
159.2 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Subaru Forester 2.0X
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
44.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47 cu ft