The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 M40i Steptronic (17 - 18) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0D (11 - 13)
€ 68,700
€ 30,700
€ 68,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW X3 M40i is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 15.6 cm longer, 11.7 cm wider and 0.1 cm taller than the Subaru Forester 2.0D.
BMW X3 M40i
Subaru Forester 2.0D
1676
1897
2138
1675
1780
2005
1897 mm
Width
1780 mm
2138 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2005 mm
1676 mm
Height
1675 mm
2864
4716
2615
4560
4716 mm
Length
4560 mm
2864 mm
Wheelbase
2615 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 M40i
Subaru Forester 2.0D
1885 kg
Kerb Weight
1605 kg
2455 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2050 kg
Weight Difference:
280 kg
14.85 %
General
BMW X3 M40i
Subaru Forester 2.0D
G01
Generation
SH
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW X3 M40i
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B58
Engine Series
B58-B30
Engine Code
EE20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2998 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
355 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
145 bhp
at 3600 rpm
BMW X3 M40i
355 bhp
145 bhp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
500 NM
at 1520 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1600 rpm
BMW X3 M40i
500 NM
350 NM
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Performance
BMW X3 M40i
Subaru Forester 2.0D
155 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
67 m
0.000 sec
BMW X3 M40i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
143 m
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0D
▶ REPLAY
5.31 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.07 kg/bhp
BMW X3 M40i
5.31 kg/bhp
11.07 kg/bhp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 M40i
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW X3 M40i
34 mpg
48 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0D
26 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
motorway
54 mpg
65 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
64 L
493 mi
Range
674 mi
BMW X3 M40i
493 mi
674 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
121.3 kWh
BMW X3 M40i
155.3 kWh
121.3 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
155 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 M40i
Subaru Forester 2.0D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
570 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
550 L
Boot Capacity
450 L










1600 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1660 L






















