The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0D (15 - 18) vs. BMW X3 M Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 30,500
€ 84,900
€ 30,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 84,900
ⓘ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 4.6 inches shorter, 4 inches narrower and 2.7 inches taller than the BMW X3 M.
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 M
68.3
70.7
80.7
65.6
74.7
84.2
70.7 in
Width
74.7 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.2 in
68.3 in
Height
65.6 in
103.9
181.5
112.8
186.1
181.5 in
Length
186.1 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
112.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 M
3444 lb
Curb Weight
4508 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5512 lb
Weight Difference:
1065 lb
23.62 %
General
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 M
SJ
Generation
F97
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 X3 M
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
473 hp
at 6250 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
145 hp
473 hp
BMW X3 M
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
258 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW X3 M
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 M
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 M
▶ REPLAY
23.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.53 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
23.75 lb/hp
9.53 lb/hp
BMW X3 M
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 M
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0D
41 mpg
22 mpg
BMW X3 M
33 mpg
city
18 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
654 mi
Range
385 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0D
654 mi
385 mi
BMW X3 M
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).
198.9 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0D
117.3 kWh
198.9 kWh
BMW X3 M
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
415 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 M
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
44.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft
