The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0D (13 - 15) vs. BMW X4 M40i Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 29,900
€ 68,400
€ 29,900
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 7.6 cm shorter, 10.6 cm narrower and 11.1 cm taller than the BMW X4 M40i.
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X4 M40i
1735
1795
2050
1624
1901
2098
1795 mm
Width
1901 mm
2050 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2098 mm
1735 mm
Height
1624 mm
2640
4595
2810
4671
4595 mm
Length
4671 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2810 mm
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X4 M40i
1615 kg
Kerb Weight
1915 kg
2080 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2430 kg
Weight Difference:
300 kg
15.67 %
General
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X4 M40i
SJ
Generation
F26
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 X4 M40i
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N55
EE20
Engine Code
N55-B30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
145 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
355 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
145 bhp
355 bhp
BMW X4 M40i
350 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
465 NM
at 1350 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
350 NM
465 NM
BMW X4 M40i
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X4 M40i
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec
BMW X4 M40i
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11.14 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.39 kg/bhp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
11.14 kg/bhp
5.39 kg/bhp
BMW X4 M40i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X4 M40i
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0D
50 mpg
33 mpg
BMW X4 M40i
40 mpg
city
25 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
67 L
654 mi
Range
484 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0D
654 mi
484 mi
BMW X4 M40i
Environmental Impact
117.3 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
117.3 kWh
162.9 kWh
BMW X4 M40i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
150 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
199 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X4 M40i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
450 L
Boot Capacity
500 L








1564 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1400 L









