The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0D (08 - 11) vs. BMW X4 M40d Steptronic (18 - ..)
€ 30,600
€ 72,500
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,500
ⓘ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 Subaru Forester 2.0D is 6.8 inches shorter, 6.2 inches narrower and 2.1 inches taller than the BMW X4 M40d.
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X4 M40d
65.9
70.1
78.9
63.8
76.3
84.2
70.1 in
Width
76.3 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.2 in
65.9 in
Height
63.8 in
103
179.5
112.8
186.3
179.5 in
Length
186.3 in
103 in
Wheelbase
112.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X4 M40d
3395 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5567 lb
Weight Difference:
948 lb
21.83 %
General
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X4 M40d
SH
Generation
G02
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X4 M40d
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW B57
EE20
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
145 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 4400 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
145 hp
322 hp
BMW X4 M40d
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
258 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
BMW X4 M40d
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X4 M40d
116 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X4 M40d
▶ REPLAY
23.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.49 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
23.41 lb/hp
13.49 lb/hp
BMW X4 M40d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X4 M40d
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0D
37 mpg
37 mpg
BMW X4 M40d
31 mpg
city
32 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
631 mi
Range
661 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0D
631 mi
661 mi
BMW X4 M40d
Environmental Impact
129.6 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).
131.6 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0D
129.6 kWh
131.6 kWh
BMW X4 M40d
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
315 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X4 M40d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft










46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.5 cu ft
















