The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X4 xDrive35i Steptronic (14 - 16) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0X Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 58,800

€ 29,000

€ 58,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘ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 xDrive35i is 4.4 inches longer, 4 inches wider and 3 inches lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0X.
BMW X4 xDrive35i
Subaru Forester 2.0X
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 xDrive35i
Subaru Forester 2.0X
4167 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
5302 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb

Weight Difference:
750 lb
18 %

General
BMW X4 xDrive35i
Subaru Forester 2.0X
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
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X4 xDrive35i
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
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW X4 xDrive35i
302 hp
148 hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
BMW X4 xDrive35i
295 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Performance
BMW X4 xDrive35i
Subaru Forester 2.0X
153 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X4 xDrive35i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0X
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13.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.09 lb/hp
BMW X4 xDrive35i
13.8 lb/hp
23.09 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X4 xDrive35i
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW X4 xDrive35i
28 mpg
28 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
22 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
501 mi
Range
444 mi
BMW X4 xDrive35i
501 mi
444 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
159.2 kWh
BMW X4 xDrive35i
157.2 kWh
159.2 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X4 xDrive35i
Subaru Forester 2.0X
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft








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