The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X4 xDrive20i Steptronic (14 - 16) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0D (11 - 13)
€ 46,700

€ 30,700

€ 46,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,700
ⓘ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 xDrive20i is 4.4 inches longer, 4 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0D.
BMW X4 xDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.0D
63.9
74.1
82.6
65.9
70.1
78.9
74.1 in
Width
70.1 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
63.9 in
Height
65.9 in
110.6
183.9
103
179.5
183.9 in
Length
179.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
103 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X4 xDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.0D
3990 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
5126 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
452 lb
11.33 %

General
BMW X4 xDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.0D
F26
Generation
SH
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW X4 xDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
EE20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
145 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW X4 xDrive20i
181 hp
145 hp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW X4 xDrive20i
199 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Performance
BMW X4 xDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.0D
132 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X4 xDrive20i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0D
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22.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.4 lb/hp
BMW X4 xDrive20i
22.04 lb/hp
24.4 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X4 xDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW X4 xDrive20i
33 mpg
40 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0D
26 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
578 mi
Range
674 mi
BMW X4 xDrive20i
578 mi
674 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
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).
121.3 kWh
BMW X4 xDrive20i
136.5 kWh
121.3 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X4 xDrive20i
Subaru Forester 2.0D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft








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