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

€ 31,900

€ 46,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900
ⓘ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 3.0si is 0.9 cm longer, 7.3 cm wider and 2.6 cm lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic.
BMW X3 3.0si
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
1674
1853
1987
1700
1780
2005
1853 mm
Width
1780 mm
1987 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2005 mm
1674 mm
Height
1700 mm
2795
4569
2615
4560
4569 mm
Length
4560 mm
2795 mm
Wheelbase
2615 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 3.0si
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
1840 kg
Kerb Weight
1550 kg
2300 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2015 kg

Weight Difference:
290 kg
15.76 %

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

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X3 3.0si
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B30
Engine Code
FB20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2996 CC
Engine Capacity
1994 CC
268 bhp
at 6650 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 6000 rpm
BMW X3 3.0si
268 bhp
148 bhp
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
315 NM
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
196 NM
at 3200 rpm
BMW X3 3.0si
315 NM
196 NM
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Performance
BMW X3 3.0si
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
130 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec

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

Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
▶ REPLAY
6.87 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.47 kg/bhp
BMW X3 3.0si
6.87 kg/bhp
10.47 kg/bhp
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 3.0si
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
23 mpg
BMW X3 3.0si
27 mpg
23 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
20 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
motorway
28 mpg
67 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
54 L
404 mi
Range
273 mi
BMW X3 3.0si
404 mi
273 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
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).
181.4 kWh
BMW X3 3.0si
195.2 kWh
181.4 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
248 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 3.0si
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
460 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
450 L









1560 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1660 L