The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0D (11 - 13) vs. BMW X4 M Competition Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 30,700
€ 95,600
€ 30,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 95,600
ⓘ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 7.8 inches shorter, 5.8 inches narrower and 2.2 inches taller than the BMW X4 M Competition.
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X4 M Competition
65.9
70.1
78.9
63.8
75.9
84.2
70.1 in
Width
75.9 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.2 in
65.9 in
Height
63.8 in
103
179.5
112.8
187.3
179.5 in
Length
187.3 in
103 in
Wheelbase
112.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X4 M Competition
3538 lb
Curb Weight
4508 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5512 lb
Weight Difference:
970 lb
21.52 %
General
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X4 M Competition
SH
Generation
F98
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X4 M Competition
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW S58
EE20
Engine Code
S58-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
145 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
503 hp
at 6250 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
145 hp
503 hp
BMW X4 M Competition
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
258 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW X4 M Competition
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X4 M Competition
116 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X4 M Competition
▶ REPLAY
24.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.96 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
24.4 lb/hp
8.96 lb/hp
BMW X4 M Competition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X4 M Competition
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0D
40 mpg
22 mpg
BMW X4 M Competition
33 mpg
city
18 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
674 mi
Range
385 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0D
674 mi
385 mi
BMW X4 M Competition
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 X4 M Competition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
417 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X4 M Competition
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft









47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.5 cu ft



















