The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0D (11 - 13) vs. BMW X3 M40d Steptronic (18 - ..)
€ 30,700
€ 70,300
€ 30,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Subaru Forester 2.0D is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 15.6 cm shorter, 11.7 cm narrower and 0.1 cm lower than the BMW X3 M40d.
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 M40d
1675
1780
2005
1676
1897
2138
1780 mm
Width
1897 mm
2005 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2138 mm
1675 mm
Height
1676 mm
2615
4560
2864
4716
4560 mm
Length
4716 mm
2615 mm
Wheelbase
2864 mm
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 M40d
1605 kg
Kerb Weight
1970 kg
2050 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2550 kg
Weight Difference:
365 kg
18.53 %
General
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 M40d
SH
Generation
G01
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 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
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
145 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
322 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
145 bhp
322 bhp
BMW X3 M40d
350 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
680 NM
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
350 NM
680 NM
BMW X3 M40d
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 M40d
116 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
143 m
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec
BMW X3 M40d
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11.07 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.12 kg/bhp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
11.07 kg/bhp
6.12 kg/bhp
BMW X3 M40d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 M40d
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0D
48 mpg
44 mpg
BMW X3 M40d
40 mpg
city
38 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
No data
64 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
68 L
674 mi
Range
661 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0D
674 mi
661 mi
BMW X3 M40d
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).
131.6 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0D
121.3 kWh
131.6 kWh
BMW X3 M40d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
155 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 M40d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
580 kg
450 L
Boot Capacity
550 L










1660 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1600 L















