The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive20d (14 - 17) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0X Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 43,600

€ 29,800

€ 43,600
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 xDrive20d is 9.7 cm longer, 10.1 cm wider and 3.9 cm lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0X.
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Subaru Forester 2.0X
1661
1881
2098
1700
1780
2005
1881 mm
Width
1780 mm
2098 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2005 mm
1661 mm
Height
1700 mm
2810
4657
2615
4560
4657 mm
Length
4560 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2615 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Subaru Forester 2.0X
1805 kg
Kerb Weight
1490 kg
2350 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2015 kg

Weight Difference:
315 kg
17.45 %

General
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Subaru Forester 2.0X
F25
Generation
SH
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
FB20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
187 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 6000 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive20d
187 bhp
148 bhp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
198 NM
at 4200 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive20d
400 NM
198 NM
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Subaru Forester 2.0X
130 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive20d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
172 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0X
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9.65 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.07 kg/bhp
BMW X3 xDrive20d
9.65 kg/bhp
10.07 kg/bhp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive20d
55 mpg
38 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
49 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
motorway
45 mpg
67 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
816 mi
Range
497 mi
BMW X3 xDrive20d
816 mi
497 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
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).
142.1 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive20d
104.9 kWh
142.1 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
135 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Subaru Forester 2.0X
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
545 kg
Maximum Payload
525 kg
550 L
Boot Capacity
450 L










1600 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1660 L