The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 M Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0D (13 - 15)
€ 84,900
€ 29,900
€ 84,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW X3 M is 5.2 inches longer, 4 inches wider and 2.7 inches lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0D.
BMW X3 M
Subaru Forester 2.0D
65.6
74.7
84.2
68.3
70.7
80.7
74.7 in
Width
70.7 in
84.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
65.6 in
Height
68.3 in
112.8
186.1
103.9
180.9
186.1 in
Length
180.9 in
112.8 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 M
Subaru Forester 2.0D
4508 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
948 lb
21.03 %
General
BMW X3 M
Subaru Forester 2.0D
F97
Generation
SJ
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW X3 M
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW S58
Engine Series
S58-B30
Engine Code
EE20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
473 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
145 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW X3 M
473 hp
145 hp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
443 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
BMW X3 M
443 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Performance
BMW X3 M
Subaru Forester 2.0D
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 M
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0D
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9.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.55 lb/hp
BMW X3 M
9.53 lb/hp
24.55 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 M
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW X3 M
22 mpg
41 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0D
18 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
385 mi
Range
654 mi
BMW X3 M
385 mi
654 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Environmental Impact
198.9 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 M
198.9 kWh
117.3 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
415 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 M
Subaru Forester 2.0D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft










45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.3 cu ft



















