The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 sDrive18d (14 - 17) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0D (11 - 13)
€ 39,600
€ 30,700
€ 39,600
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW X3 sDrive18d is 3.8 inches longer, 4 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0D.
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Subaru Forester 2.0D
65.4
74.1
82.6
65.9
70.1
78.9
74.1 in
Width
70.1 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
65.4 in
Height
65.9 in
110.6
183.3
103
179.5
183.3 in
Length
179.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
103 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Subaru Forester 2.0D
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.5 %
General
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Subaru Forester 2.0D
F25
Generation
SH
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
EE20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
145 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW X3 sDrive18d
148 hp
145 hp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
266 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW X3 sDrive18d
266 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Performance
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Subaru Forester 2.0D
121 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 sDrive18d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0D
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25.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.4 lb/hp
BMW X3 sDrive18d
25.84 lb/hp
24.4 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW X3 sDrive18d
50 mpg
40 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0D
44 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
886 mi
Range
674 mi
BMW X3 sDrive18d
886 mi
674 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Environmental Impact
96.7 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 sDrive18d
96.7 kWh
121.3 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Subaru Forester 2.0D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 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
