The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 M40d Steptronic (18 - ..) vs. Subaru Forester 2.5X Automatic (10 - 10)
€ 70,300
€ 32,800
€ 70,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘ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 M40d is 15.6 cm longer, 11.7 cm wider and 2.4 cm lower than the Subaru Forester 2.5X.
BMW X3 M40d
Subaru Forester 2.5X
1676
1897
2138
1700
1780
2005
1897 mm
Width
1780 mm
2138 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2005 mm
1676 mm
Height
1700 mm
2864
4716
2615
4560
4716 mm
Length
4560 mm
2864 mm
Wheelbase
2615 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 M40d
Subaru Forester 2.5X
1970 kg
Kerb Weight
No data
2550 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2015 kg
Weight Difference:
No data
No data
General
BMW X3 M40d
Subaru Forester 2.5X
G01
Generation
SH
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X3 M40d
Subaru Forester 2.5X
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B57
Engine Series
B57-D30
Engine Code
EJ25
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
2457 CC
322 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
169 bhp
at 5800 rpm
BMW X3 M40d
322 bhp
169 bhp
Subaru Forester 2.5X
680 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
235 NM
at 4100 rpm
BMW X3 M40d
680 NM
235 NM
Subaru Forester 2.5X
Performance
BMW X3 M40d
Subaru Forester 2.5X
155 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec
BMW X3 M40d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.5X
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6.12 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
No data
BMW X3 M40d
6.12 kg/bhp
0 kg/bhp
Subaru Forester 2.5X
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 M40d
Subaru Forester 2.5X
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW X3 M40d
44 mpg
29 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.5X
38 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
motorway
37 mpg
68 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
661 mi
Range
388 mi
BMW X3 M40d
661 mi
388 mi
Subaru Forester 2.5X
Environmental Impact
131.6 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).
181.9 kWh
BMW X3 M40d
131.6 kWh
181.9 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.5X
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
No data
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 M40d
Subaru Forester 2.5X
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
580 kg
Maximum Payload
No data
550 L
Boot Capacity
450 L










1600 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1610 L




















