The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X4 xDrive28i Steptronic (14 - 16) vs. Subaru Forester 2.5X (10 - 10)
€ 52,500

€ 31,400

€ 52,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400
ⓘ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 xDrive28i is 4.4 inches longer, 4 inches wider and 3 inches lower than the Subaru Forester 2.5X.
BMW X4 xDrive28i
Subaru Forester 2.5X
63.9
74.1
82.6
66.9
70.1
78.9
74.1 in
Width
70.1 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
63.9 in
Height
66.9 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 xDrive28i
Subaru Forester 2.5X
4068 lb
Curb Weight
No data
5203 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb

Weight Difference:
No data
No data

General
BMW X4 xDrive28i
Subaru Forester 2.5X
F26
Generation
SH
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW X4 xDrive28i
Subaru Forester 2.5X
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
EJ25

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
169 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW X4 xDrive28i
242 hp
169 hp
Subaru Forester 2.5X
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
173 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
BMW X4 xDrive28i
258 lb‑ft
173 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.5X
Performance
BMW X4 xDrive28i
Subaru Forester 2.5X
144 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X4 xDrive28i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.5X
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16.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
No data
BMW X4 xDrive28i
16.81 lb/hp
0 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.5X
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X4 xDrive28i
Subaru Forester 2.5X
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW X4 xDrive28i
32 mpg
25 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.5X
26 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
570 mi
Range
401 mi
BMW X4 xDrive28i
570 mi
401 mi
Subaru Forester 2.5X
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
176.2 kWh
BMW X4 xDrive28i
138.2 kWh
176.2 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.5X
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
No data
Practical Convenience
BMW X4 xDrive28i
Subaru Forester 2.5X
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
No data
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft








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