The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 M40i Steptronic (17 - 18) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0X Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 68,700
€ 29,800
€ 68,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘ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 M40i is 6.1 inches longer, 4.6 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0X.
BMW X3 M40i
Subaru Forester 2.0X
66
74.7
84.2
66.9
70.1
78.9
74.7 in
Width
70.1 in
84.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
66 in
Height
66.9 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 2.0X
4156 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
5412 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
871 lb
20.96 %
General
BMW X3 M40i
Subaru Forester 2.0X
G01
Generation
SH
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
4-speed automatic 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 6000 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
115 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 M40i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0X
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11.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.2 lb/hp
BMW X3 M40i
11.71 lb/hp
22.2 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 M40i
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW X3 M40i
29 mpg
31 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
22 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
493 mi
Range
497 mi
BMW X3 M40i
493 mi
497 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).
142.1 kWh
BMW X3 M40i
155.3 kWh
142.1 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 M40i
Subaru Forester 2.0X
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47 cu ft
