The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 M40i Steptronic (17 - 18) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (08 - 11)
€ 68,700
€ 31,900
€ 68,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900
ⓘ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 15.6 cm longer, 11.7 cm wider and 2.4 cm lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic.
BMW X3 M40i
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
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 M40i
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
1885 kg
Kerb Weight
1550 kg
2455 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2015 kg
Weight Difference:
335 kg
17.77 %
General
BMW X3 M40i
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
G01
Generation
SH
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X3 M40i
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B58
Engine Series
B58-B30
Engine Code
FB20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2998 CC
Engine Capacity
1994 CC
355 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 6000 rpm
BMW X3 M40i
355 bhp
148 bhp
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
500 NM
at 1520 rpm
Max. Torque
196 NM
at 3200 rpm
BMW X3 M40i
500 NM
196 NM
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Performance
BMW X3 M40i
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
155 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
67 m
0.000 sec
BMW X3 M40i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
176 m
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
▶ REPLAY
5.31 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.47 kg/bhp
BMW X3 M40i
5.31 kg/bhp
10.47 kg/bhp
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 M40i
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
23 mpg
BMW X3 M40i
34 mpg
23 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
26 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
motorway
28 mpg
65 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
54 L
493 mi
Range
273 mi
BMW X3 M40i
493 mi
273 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
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).
181.4 kWh
BMW X3 M40i
155.3 kWh
181.4 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
188 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 M40i
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
570 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
550 L
Boot Capacity
450 L










1600 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1660 L



















