The Comparative Analysis :

BMW X3 xDrive35d Steptronic (14 - 16) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0XT Lineartronic (15 - 18)

€ 57,100
BMW X3 xDrive35d Steptronic (14 - 16) BMW X3 xDrive35d
€ 40,300
 Subaru Forester 2.0XT Lineartronic (15 - 18) Subaru Forester 2.0XT
€ 57,100
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 xDrive35d is 2.4 inches longer, 3.4 inches wider and 2.9 inches lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0XT.
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
65.4
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive35d Steptronic (14 - 16)
74.1
82.6
68.3
Blueprint Subaru Forester 2.0XT Lineartronic (15 - 18)
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 Steptronic (14 - 16)
110.6
183.3
Blueprint Subaru Forester 2.0XT Lineartronic (15 - 18)
103.9
180.9
183.3 in
Length
180.9 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW X3 xDrive35d
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
4266 lb
Curb Weight
3580 lb
5379 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4652 lb
BMW X3 xDrive35d Steptronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
686 lb
16.08 %
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Lineartronic (15 - 18)

General

BMW X3 xDrive35d
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
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 2.0XT
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
FA20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
309 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive35d
309 hp
237 hp
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive35d
465 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.0XT

Performance

BMW X3 xDrive35d
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
152 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive35d

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0XT

▶ REPLAY
13.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.11 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive35d
13.81 lb/hp
15.11 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0XT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW X3 xDrive35d
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive35d
39 mpg
28 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
35 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
694 mi
Range
439 mi
BMW X3 xDrive35d
694 mi
439 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
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).
161.1 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive35d
123.4 kWh
161.1 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
317 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW X3 xDrive35d
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.3 cu ft