The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive25d Steptronic (18 - 19) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0XT Lineartronic (15 - 18)
€ 52,500

€ 40,300

€ 52,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,300
ⓘ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 xDrive25d is 11.3 cm longer, 9.6 cm wider and 5.9 cm lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0XT.
BMW X3 xDrive25d
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
1676
1891
2138
1735
1795
2050
1891 mm
Width
1795 mm
2138 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2050 mm
1676 mm
Height
1735 mm
2864
4708
2640
4595
4708 mm
Length
4595 mm
2864 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 xDrive25d
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
1840 kg
Kerb Weight
1624 kg
2435 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2110 kg

Weight Difference:
216 kg
11.74 %

General
BMW X3 xDrive25d
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
G01
Generation
SJ
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW X3 xDrive25d
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
FA20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
228 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
237 bhp
at 5600 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive25d
228 bhp
237 bhp
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
500 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2400 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive25d
500 NM
350 NM
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive25d
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
143 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
94 m
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive25d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0XT
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8.07 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.85 kg/bhp
BMW X3 xDrive25d
8.07 kg/bhp
6.85 kg/bhp
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive25d
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive25d
51 mpg
33 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
46 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
motorway
40 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
678 mi
Range
439 mi
BMW X3 xDrive25d
678 mi
439 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
161.1 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive25d
113.1 kWh
161.1 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Euro 6c (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
179 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
197 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive25d
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
595 kg
Maximum Payload
486 kg
550 L
Boot Capacity
505 L










1600 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1564 L