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 6.1 inches longer, 4.6 inches wider and 0 inches taller than the Subaru Forester 2.0D.
BMW X3 M40i
Subaru Forester 2.0D
66
74.7
84.2
65.9
70.1
78.9
74.7 in
Width
70.1 in
84.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
66 in
Height
65.9 in
112.8
185.7
103
179.5
185.7 in
Length
179.5 in
112.8 in
Wheelbase
103 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 M40i
Subaru Forester 2.0D
4156 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
5412 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
617 lb
14.85 %

General
BMW X3 M40i
Subaru Forester 2.0D
G01
Generation
SH
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 M40i
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Straight-six gasoline 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
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
145 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW X3 M40i
355 hp
145 hp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
369 lb‑ft
at 1520 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW X3 M40i
369 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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
220 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 M40i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0D
▶ REPLAY
11.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.4 lb/hp
BMW X3 M40i
11.71 lb/hp
24.4 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 M40i
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW X3 M40i
29 mpg
40 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0D
22 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
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
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 M40i
Subaru Forester 2.0D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft










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