The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive35d Automatic (11 - 14) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0X Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 55,300

€ 29,800

€ 55,300
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 xDrive35d is 8.8 cm longer, 10.1 cm wider and 3.9 cm lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0X.
BMW X3 xDrive35d
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
4648
2615
4560
4648 mm
Length
4560 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2615 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Subaru Forester 2.0X
1925 kg
Kerb Weight
1490 kg
2440 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2015 kg

Weight Difference:
435 kg
22.6 %

General
BMW X3 xDrive35d
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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
FB20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
309 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 6000 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive35d
309 bhp
148 bhp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
630 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
198 NM
at 4200 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive35d
630 NM
198 NM
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Subaru Forester 2.0X
152 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
81 m
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive35d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
172 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0X
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6.23 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.07 kg/bhp
BMW X3 xDrive35d
6.23 kg/bhp
10.07 kg/bhp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive35d
46 mpg
38 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
42 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
motorway
45 mpg
67 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
682 mi
Range
497 mi
BMW X3 xDrive35d
682 mi
497 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Environmental Impact
125.5 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 xDrive35d
125.5 kWh
142.1 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
162 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Subaru Forester 2.0X
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
515 kg
Maximum Payload
525 kg
550 L
Boot Capacity
450 L










1600 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1660 L