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 2.2 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 2.2 inches taller than the BMW X3 3.0sd DPF.
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
68.1
71.5
81.3
65.9
73
78.2
71.5 in
Width
73 in
81.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.2 in
68.1 in
Height
65.9 in
105.1
182.1
110
179.9
182.1 in
Length
179.9 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
3651 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5258 lb

Weight Difference:
648 lb
15.07 %

General
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
S5
Generation
E83
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 4400 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
148 hp
282 hp
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
143 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
143 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
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
538 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0ie
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
▶ REPLAY
24.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.24 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
24.67 lb/hp
15.24 lb/hp
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
35 mpg
27 mpg
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
32 mpg
city
21 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
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
298 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1166 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft









50.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.2 cu ft