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

€ 52,000

€ 35,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,000
ⓘ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 3.0sd DPF.
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
BMW X3 3.0sd 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 3.0sd DPF
1656 kg
Kerb Weight
1950 kg
2185 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2385 kg

Weight Difference:
294 kg
15.08 %

General
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
BMW X3 3.0sd 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 3.0sd DPF
4-cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
282 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
148 bhp
282 bhp
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
194 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
580 NM
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
194 NM
580 NM
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
117 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 m
0.000 sec

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

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









1779 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1560 L