The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 3.0si Automatic (06 - 08) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0D (08 - 11)
€ 46,200

€ 30,600

€ 46,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘ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 3.0si is 0.9 cm longer, 7.3 cm wider and 0.1 cm lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0D.
BMW X3 3.0si
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 3.0si
Subaru Forester 2.0D
1840 kg
Kerb Weight
1540 kg
2300 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2050 kg

Weight Difference:
300 kg
16.3 %

General
BMW X3 3.0si
Subaru Forester 2.0D
E83
Generation
SH
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW X3 3.0si
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B30
Engine Code
EE20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2996 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
268 bhp
at 6650 rpm
Power
145 bhp
at 3600 rpm
BMW X3 3.0si
268 bhp
145 bhp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
315 NM
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1800 rpm
BMW X3 3.0si
315 NM
350 NM
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Performance
BMW X3 3.0si
Subaru Forester 2.0D
130 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec

BMW X3 3.0si
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0D
▶ REPLAY
6.87 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.62 kg/bhp
BMW X3 3.0si
6.87 kg/bhp
10.62 kg/bhp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 3.0si
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW X3 3.0si
27 mpg
45 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0D
20 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
motorway
50 mpg
67 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
64 L
404 mi
Range
631 mi
BMW X3 3.0si
404 mi
631 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Environmental Impact
195.2 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).
129.6 kWh
BMW X3 3.0si
195.2 kWh
129.6 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
248 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 3.0si
Subaru Forester 2.0D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
460 kg
Maximum Payload
510 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
459 L










1560 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1649 L