The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0D (08 - 11) vs. BMW X4 xDrive20i Steptronic (14 - 16)
€ 30,600
€ 46,700
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,700
ⓘ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 Subaru Forester 2.0D is 11.1 cm shorter, 10.1 cm narrower and 5.1 cm taller than the BMW X4 xDrive20i.
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X4 xDrive20i
1675
1780
2005
1624
1881
2098
1780 mm
Width
1881 mm
2005 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2098 mm
1675 mm
Height
1624 mm
2615
4560
2810
4671
4560 mm
Length
4671 mm
2615 mm
Wheelbase
2810 mm
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X4 xDrive20i
1540 kg
Kerb Weight
1810 kg
2050 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2325 kg
Weight Difference:
270 kg
14.92 %
General
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X4 xDrive20i
SH
Generation
F26
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

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

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1997 CC
145 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
181 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
145 bhp
181 bhp
BMW X4 xDrive20i
350 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1250 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
350 NM
270 NM
BMW X4 xDrive20i
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X4 xDrive20i
116 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec
BMW X4 xDrive20i
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10.62 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10 kg/bhp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
10.62 kg/bhp
10 kg/bhp
BMW X4 xDrive20i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X4 xDrive20i
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0D
45 mpg
39 mpg
BMW X4 xDrive20i
37 mpg
city
31 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
No data
64 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
67 L
631 mi
Range
578 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0D
631 mi
578 mi
BMW X4 xDrive20i
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).
136.5 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0D
129.6 kWh
136.5 kWh
BMW X4 xDrive20i
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
167 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
168 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X4 xDrive20i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
510 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
459 L
Boot Capacity
500 L









1649 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1400 L


















