The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0D (11 - 13) vs. BMW X3 M40i Steptronic (18 - ..)
€ 30,700
€ 69,300
€ 30,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,300
ⓘ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 M40i.
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 M40i
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 M40i
1605 kg
Kerb Weight
1885 kg
2050 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2455 kg
Weight Difference:
280 kg
14.85 %
General
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 M40i
SH
Generation
G01
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 M40i
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B58
EE20
Engine Code
B58-B30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
2998 CC
145 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
349 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
145 bhp
349 bhp
BMW X3 M40i
350 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1550 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
350 NM
500 NM
BMW X3 M40i
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 M40i
116 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
143 m
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
67 m
0.000 sec
BMW X3 M40i
▶ REPLAY
11.07 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.4 kg/bhp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
11.07 kg/bhp
5.4 kg/bhp
BMW X3 M40i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 M40i
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0D
48 mpg
31 mpg
BMW X3 M40i
40 mpg
city
25 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
No data
64 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 L
674 mi
Range
444 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0D
674 mi
444 mi
BMW X3 M40i
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).
172.4 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0D
121.3 kWh
172.4 kWh
BMW X3 M40i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
155 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 M40i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
570 kg
450 L
Boot Capacity
550 L










1660 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1600 L











