The Comparative Analysis :

BMW X3 xDrive35d Steptronic (14 - 16) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic (Autogas) (08 - 11)

€ 57,100
BMW X3 xDrive35d Steptronic (14 - 16) BMW X3 xDrive35d
€ 27,500
 Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic (Autogas) (08 - 11) Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
€ 57,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

ⓘ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 3.8 inches longer, 4 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic.
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
65.4
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive35d Steptronic (14 - 16)
74.1
82.6
66.9
Blueprint Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic (Autogas) (08 - 11)
70.1
78.9
74.1 in
Width
70.1 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
65.4 in
Height
66.9 in
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive35d Steptronic (14 - 16)
110.6
183.3
Blueprint Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic (Autogas) (08 - 11)
103
179.5
183.3 in
Length
179.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
103 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW X3 xDrive35d
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
4266 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
5379 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4442 lb
BMW X3 xDrive35d Steptronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
871 lb
20.42 %
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic (Autogas) (08 - 11)

General

BMW X3 xDrive35d
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
F25
Generation
SH
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW X3 xDrive35d
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer 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 6000 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive35d
309 hp
148 hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive35d
465 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic

Performance

BMW X3 xDrive35d
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
152 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive35d

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic

▶ REPLAY
13.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.94 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive35d
13.81 lb/hp
22.94 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW X3 xDrive35d
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
19 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive35d
39 mpg
19 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
35 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
23 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
694 mi
Range
273 mi
BMW X3 xDrive35d
694 mi
273 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
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).
181.4 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive35d
123.4 kWh
181.4 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW X3 xDrive35d
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47 cu ft