The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0D (11 - 13) vs. BMW X3 2.5si (06 - 08)
€ 30,700
€ 41,400
€ 30,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Subaru Forester 2.0D is 0.9 cm shorter, 7.3 cm narrower and 0.1 cm taller than the BMW X3 2.5si.
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 2.5si
1675
1780
2005
1674
1853
1987
1780 mm
Width
1853 mm
2005 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1987 mm
1675 mm
Height
1674 mm
2615
4560
2795
4569
4560 mm
Length
4569 mm
2615 mm
Wheelbase
2795 mm
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 2.5si
1605 kg
Kerb Weight
1805 kg
2050 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2260 kg
Weight Difference:
200 kg
11.08 %
General
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 2.5si
SH
Generation
E83
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 2.5si
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
EE20
Engine Code
N52-B25

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
2497 CC
145 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
215 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
145 bhp
215 bhp
BMW X3 2.5si
350 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 2750 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
350 NM
250 NM
BMW X3 2.5si
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 2.5si
116 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
143 m
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
BMW X3 2.5si
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11.07 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.4 kg/bhp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
11.07 kg/bhp
8.4 kg/bhp
BMW X3 2.5si
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 2.5si
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0D
48 mpg
29 mpg
BMW X3 2.5si
40 mpg
city
21 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
No data
64 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
67 L
674 mi
Range
421 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0D
674 mi
421 mi
BMW X3 2.5si
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
187.5 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0D
121.3 kWh
187.5 kWh
BMW X3 2.5si
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
155 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 2.5si
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
450 L
Boot Capacity
480 L









1660 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1560 L

















