The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 sDrive18d (12 - 14) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0ie Lineartronic (20 - ..)
€ 36,600

€ 35,000

€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW X3 sDrive18d is 2.3 cm longer, 6.6 cm wider and 6.9 cm lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0ie.
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
1661
1881
2098
1730
1815
2065
1881 mm
Width
1815 mm
2098 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2065 mm
1661 mm
Height
1730 mm
2810
4648
2670
4625
4648 mm
Length
4625 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2670 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
1735 kg
Kerb Weight
1656 kg
2250 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2185 kg

Weight Difference:
79 kg
4.55 %

General
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
F25
Generation
S5
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
FB20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
141 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5600 rpm
BMW X3 sDrive18d
141 bhp
148 bhp
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
360 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
194 NM
at 4000 rpm
BMW X3 sDrive18d
360 NM
194 NM
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
Performance
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
121 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec

BMW X3 sDrive18d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0ie
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12.3 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.19 kg/bhp
BMW X3 sDrive18d
12.3 kg/bhp
11.19 kg/bhp
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW X3 sDrive18d
55 mpg
42 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
49 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
motorway
44 mpg
67 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
48 L
816 mi
Range
445 mi
BMW X3 sDrive18d
816 mi
445 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
127 kWh
BMW X3 sDrive18d
104.9 kWh
127 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
135 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
515 kg
Maximum Payload
529 kg
550 L
Boot Capacity
509 L










1600 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1779 L