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. Both cars are the same height, but the Subaru Forester 2.0D is 0.4 inches shorter and 2.9 inches narrower.
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 2.5si
65.9
70.1
78.9
65.9
73
78.2
70.1 in
Width
73 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.2 in
65.9 in
Height
65.9 in
103
179.5
110
179.9
179.5 in
Length
179.9 in
103 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 2.5si
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3979 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
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
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
EE20
Engine Code
N52-B25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
145 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
145 hp
215 hp
BMW X3 2.5si
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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
469 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 2.5si
▶ REPLAY
24.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.51 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
24.4 lb/hp
18.51 lb/hp
BMW X3 2.5si
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 2.5si
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0D
40 mpg
24 mpg
BMW X3 2.5si
33 mpg
city
17 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
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
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 2.5si
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.2 cu ft
