The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive35d Steptronic (14 - 16) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0D (15 - 18)
€ 57,100
€ 30,500
€ 57,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500
ⓘ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 4.7 cm longer, 8.6 cm wider and 7.4 cm lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0D.
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Subaru Forester 2.0D
1661
1881
2098
1735
1795
2050
1881 mm
Width
1795 mm
2098 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2050 mm
1661 mm
Height
1735 mm
2810
4657
2640
4610
4657 mm
Length
4610 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Subaru Forester 2.0D
1935 kg
Kerb Weight
1562 kg
2440 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2080 kg
Weight Difference:
373 kg
19.28 %
General
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Subaru Forester 2.0D
F25
Generation
SJ
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
EE20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
309 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
145 bhp
at 3600 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive35d
309 bhp
145 bhp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
630 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2400 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive35d
630 NM
350 NM
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Subaru Forester 2.0D
152 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
74 m
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive35d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0D
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6.26 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.77 kg/bhp
BMW X3 xDrive35d
6.26 kg/bhp
10.77 kg/bhp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive35d
47 mpg
50 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0D
42 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
motorway
58 mpg
67 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
694 mi
Range
654 mi
BMW X3 xDrive35d
694 mi
654 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
117.3 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive35d
123.4 kWh
117.3 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
157 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Subaru Forester 2.0D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
505 kg
Maximum Payload
518 kg
550 L
Boot Capacity
505 L










1600 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1564 L
















