The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 sDrive18d Steptronic (14 - 17) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0ie Lineartronic (20 - ..)
€ 40,800

€ 35,000

€ 40,800
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 1.3 inches longer, 2.6 inches wider and 2.7 inches lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0ie.
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
65.4
74.1
82.6
68.1
71.5
81.3
74.1 in
Width
71.5 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.3 in
65.4 in
Height
68.1 in
110.6
183.3
105.1
182.1
183.3 in
Length
182.1 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3651 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb

Weight Difference:
218 lb
5.63 %

General
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
F25
Generation
S5
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic 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 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
FB20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW X3 sDrive18d
148 hp
148 hp
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
266 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
143 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW X3 sDrive18d
266 lb‑ft
143 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
Performance
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
121 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 sDrive18d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0ie
▶ REPLAY
26.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.67 lb/hp
BMW X3 sDrive18d
26.14 lb/hp
24.67 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW X3 sDrive18d
50 mpg
35 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
44 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
886 mi
Range
445 mi
BMW X3 sDrive18d
886 mi
445 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
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).
127 kWh
BMW X3 sDrive18d
96.7 kWh
127 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1166 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft










45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft