The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0ie Lineartronic (20 - ..) vs. BMW X3 3.0d DPF Automatic (06 - 08)
€ 35,000

€ 46,600

€ 35,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Subaru Forester 2.0ie is 5.6 cm longer, 3.8 cm narrower and 5.6 cm taller than the BMW X3 3.0d DPF.
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
1730
1815
2065
1674
1853
1987
1815 mm
Width
1853 mm
2065 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1987 mm
1730 mm
Height
1674 mm
2670
4625
2795
4569
4625 mm
Length
4569 mm
2670 mm
Wheelbase
2795 mm
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
1656 kg
Kerb Weight
1885 kg
2185 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2355 kg

Weight Difference:
229 kg
12.15 %

General
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
S5
Generation
E83
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
4-cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
FB20
Engine Code
M57-D30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
148 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
215 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
148 bhp
215 bhp
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
194 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
194 NM
500 NM
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
117 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0ie
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec

BMW X3 3.0d DPF
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11.19 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.77 kg/bhp
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
11.19 kg/bhp
8.77 kg/bhp
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
42 mpg
33 mpg
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
38 mpg
city
25 mpg
44 mpg
motorway
No data
48 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
67 L
445 mi
Range
484 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
445 mi
484 mi
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Environmental Impact
127 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).
176.9 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
127 kWh
176.9 kWh
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 4
185 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
529 kg
Maximum Payload
470 kg
509 L
Boot Capacity
480 L









1779 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1560 L