The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0D (11 - 13) vs. BMW X4 M40i Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 30,700
€ 68,400
€ 30,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 68,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Subaru Forester 2.0D is 4.4 inches shorter, 4.8 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the BMW X4 M40i.
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X4 M40i
65.9
70.1
78.9
63.9
74.8
82.6
70.1 in
Width
74.8 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
65.9 in
Height
63.9 in
103
179.5
110.6
183.9
179.5 in
Length
183.9 in
103 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X4 M40i
3538 lb
Curb Weight
4222 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5357 lb
Weight Difference:
683 lb
16.18 %
General
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X4 M40i
SH
Generation
F26
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 M40i
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N55
EE20
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
145 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5800 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
145 hp
355 hp
BMW X4 M40i
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
343 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
258 lb‑ft
343 lb‑ft
BMW X4 M40i
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X4 M40i
116 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X4 M40i
▶ REPLAY
24.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.89 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
24.4 lb/hp
11.89 lb/hp
BMW X4 M40i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X4 M40i
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0D
40 mpg
27 mpg
BMW X4 M40i
33 mpg
city
21 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
674 mi
Range
484 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0D
674 mi
484 mi
BMW X4 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).
162.9 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0D
121.3 kWh
162.9 kWh
BMW X4 M40i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X4 M40i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.6 cu ft
