The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0D (15 - 18) vs. BMW X3 M40i Steptronic (18 - ..)
€ 30,500
€ 69,300
€ 30,500
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Subaru Forester 2.0D is 10.6 cm shorter, 10.2 cm narrower and 5.9 cm taller than the BMW X3 M40i.
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 M40i
1735
1795
2050
1676
1897
2138
1795 mm
Width
1897 mm
2050 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2138 mm
1735 mm
Height
1676 mm
2640
4610
2864
4716
4610 mm
Length
4716 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2864 mm
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 M40i
1562 kg
Kerb Weight
1885 kg
2080 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2455 kg
Weight Difference:
323 kg
17.14 %
General
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 M40i
SJ
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 2400 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
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
67 m
0.000 sec
BMW X3 M40i
▶ REPLAY
10.77 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.4 kg/bhp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
10.77 kg/bhp
5.4 kg/bhp
BMW X3 M40i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0D
BMW X3 M40i
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0D
50 mpg
31 mpg
BMW X3 M40i
40 mpg
city
25 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 L
654 mi
Range
444 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0D
654 mi
444 mi
BMW X3 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).
172.4 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0D
117.3 kWh
172.4 kWh
BMW X3 M40i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
148 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
518 kg
Maximum Payload
570 kg
505 L
Boot Capacity
550 L










1564 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1600 L




















