The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0D (11 - 13) vs. BMW X3 M Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 30,700
€ 84,900
€ 30,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 84,900
ⓘ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 16.6 cm shorter, 11.7 cm narrower and 0.8 cm taller than the BMW X3 M.
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 M
1675
1780
2005
1667
1897
2138
1780 mm
Width
1897 mm
2005 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2138 mm
1675 mm
Height
1667 mm
2615
4560
2864
4726
4560 mm
Length
4726 mm
2615 mm
Wheelbase
2864 mm
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 M
1605 kg
Kerb Weight
2045 kg
2050 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2500 kg
Weight Difference:
440 kg
21.52 %
General
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 M
SH
Generation
F97
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 X3 M
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW S58
EE20
Engine Code
S58-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
145 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
473 bhp
at 6250 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
145 bhp
473 bhp
BMW X3 M
350 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
600 NM
at 2600 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
350 NM
600 NM
BMW X3 M
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 M
116 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
143 m
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
58 m
0.000 sec
BMW X3 M
▶ REPLAY
11.07 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.32 kg/bhp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
11.07 kg/bhp
4.32 kg/bhp
BMW X3 M
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 M
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0D
48 mpg
27 mpg
BMW X3 M
40 mpg
city
22 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
No data
64 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 L
674 mi
Range
385 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0D
674 mi
385 mi
BMW X3 M
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).
198.9 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0D
121.3 kWh
198.9 kWh
BMW X3 M
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
155 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
258 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 M
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
450 L
Boot Capacity
550 L










1660 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1600 L

















