The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X4 M40i Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0X Lineartronic (15 - 20)
€ 68,400

€ 30,000

€ 68,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘ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 X4 M40i is 2.4 inches longer, 4.2 inches wider and 4.4 inches lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0X.
BMW X4 M40i
Subaru Forester 2.0X
63.9
74.8
82.6
68.3
70.7
80.7
74.8 in
Width
70.7 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
63.9 in
Height
68.3 in
110.6
183.9
103.9
181.5
183.9 in
Length
181.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X4 M40i
Subaru Forester 2.0X
4222 lb
Curb Weight
3349 lb
5357 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb

Weight Difference:
873 lb
20.68 %

General
BMW X4 M40i
Subaru Forester 2.0X
F26
Generation
SJ
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
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 X4 M40i
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N55
Engine Series
N55-B30
Engine Code
FB20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
355 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
BMW X4 M40i
355 hp
148 hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
343 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
146 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
BMW X4 M40i
343 lb‑ft
146 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Performance
BMW X4 M40i
Subaru Forester 2.0X
155 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X4 M40i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0X
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11.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.63 lb/hp
BMW X4 M40i
11.89 lb/hp
22.63 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X4 M40i
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW X4 M40i
27 mpg
36 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
21 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
484 mi
Range
574 mi
BMW X4 M40i
484 mi
574 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Environmental Impact
162.9 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).
123.1 kWh
BMW X4 M40i
162.9 kWh
123.1 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X4 M40i
Subaru Forester 2.0X
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1093 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft








39.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.3 cu ft