The Comparative Analysis :

BMW X3 xDrive35d Automatic (11 - 14) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0X Lineartronic (13 - 15)

€ 55,300
BMW X3 xDrive35d Automatic (11 - 14) BMW X3 xDrive35d
€ 29,400
 Subaru Forester 2.0X Lineartronic (13 - 15) Subaru Forester 2.0X
€ 55,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400

ⓘ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 2.1 inches longer, 3.4 inches wider and 2.9 inches lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0X.
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Subaru Forester 2.0X
65.4
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive35d Automatic (11 - 14)
74.1
82.6
68.3
Blueprint Subaru Forester 2.0X Lineartronic (13 - 15)
70.7
80.7
74.1 in
Width
70.7 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
65.4 in
Height
68.3 in
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive35d Automatic (11 - 14)
110.6
183
Blueprint Subaru Forester 2.0X Lineartronic (13 - 15)
103.9
180.9
183 in
Length
180.9 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW X3 xDrive35d
Subaru Forester 2.0X
4244 lb
Curb Weight
3488 lb
5379 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4442 lb
BMW X3 xDrive35d Automatic (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
756 lb
17.81 %
Subaru Forester 2.0X Lineartronic (13 - 15)

General

BMW X3 xDrive35d
Subaru Forester 2.0X
F25
Generation
SJ
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

BMW X3 xDrive35d
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
FB20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
309 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive35d
309 hp
148 hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
146 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive35d
465 lb‑ft
146 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.0X

Performance

BMW X3 xDrive35d
Subaru Forester 2.0X
152 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive35d

62 mph 62
mph

538 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0X

▶ REPLAY
13.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.57 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive35d
13.73 lb/hp
23.57 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW X3 xDrive35d
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive35d
39 mpg
36 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
35 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
682 mi
Range
574 mi
BMW X3 xDrive35d
682 mi
574 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).
123.1 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive35d
125.5 kWh
123.1 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW X3 xDrive35d
Subaru Forester 2.0X
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
955 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.3 cu ft