The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance (12 - 14) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0D (08 - 11)
€ 41,300
€ 30,600
€ 41,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘ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 BluePerformance is 8.8 cm longer, 10.1 cm wider and 1.4 cm lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0D.
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
Subaru Forester 2.0D
1661
1881
2098
1675
1780
2005
1881 mm
Width
1780 mm
2098 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2005 mm
1661 mm
Height
1675 mm
2810
4648
2615
4560
4648 mm
Length
4560 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2615 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
Subaru Forester 2.0D
1790 kg
Kerb Weight
1540 kg
2305 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2050 kg
Weight Difference:
250 kg
13.97 %
General
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
Subaru Forester 2.0D
F25
Generation
SH
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
EE20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
181 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
145 bhp
at 3600 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
181 bhp
145 bhp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1800 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
380 NM
350 NM
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
Subaru Forester 2.0D
130 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0D
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9.89 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.62 kg/bhp
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
9.89 kg/bhp
10.62 kg/bhp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
50 mpg
45 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0D
42 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
motorway
50 mpg
67 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
64 L
743 mi
Range
631 mi
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
743 mi
631 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
129.6 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
115.2 kWh
129.6 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
Subaru Forester 2.0D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
515 kg
Maximum Payload
510 kg
550 L
Boot Capacity
459 L











1600 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1649 L














