The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 M40i Steptronic (17 - 18) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0X (13 - 15)
€ 68,700
€ 27,400
€ 68,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400
ⓘ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 M40i is 4.8 inches longer, 4 inches wider and 2.3 inches lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0X.
BMW X3 M40i
Subaru Forester 2.0X
66
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
66 in
Height
68.3 in
112.8
185.7
103.9
180.9
185.7 in
Length
180.9 in
112.8 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 M40i
Subaru Forester 2.0X
4156 lb
Curb Weight
3422 lb
5412 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
734 lb
17.66 %
General
BMW X3 M40i
Subaru Forester 2.0X
G01
Generation
SJ
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 2.0X
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B58
Engine Series
B58-B30
Engine Code
FB20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
BMW X3 M40i
355 hp
148 hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
369 lb‑ft
at 1520 rpm
Max. Torque
146 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
BMW X3 M40i
369 lb‑ft
146 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Performance
BMW X3 M40i
Subaru Forester 2.0X
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 M40i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0X
▶ REPLAY
11.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.12 lb/hp
BMW X3 M40i
11.71 lb/hp
23.12 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 M40i
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW X3 M40i
29 mpg
34 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
22 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
493 mi
Range
541 mi
BMW X3 M40i
493 mi
541 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
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).
130.7 kWh
BMW X3 M40i
155.3 kWh
130.7 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 M40i
Subaru Forester 2.0X
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1021 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.3 cu ft
