The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0X (13 - 15) vs. BMW X3 3.0d DPF Automatic (06 - 08)
€ 27,400

€ 46,600

€ 27,400
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 2.0X is 2.6 cm longer, 5.8 cm narrower and 6.1 cm taller than the BMW X3 3.0d DPF.
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
1735
1795
2050
1674
1853
1987
1795 mm
Width
1853 mm
2050 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1987 mm
1735 mm
Height
1674 mm
2640
4595
2795
4569
4595 mm
Length
4569 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2795 mm
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
1552 kg
Kerb Weight
1885 kg
2015 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2355 kg

Weight Difference:
333 kg
17.67 %

General
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
SJ
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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
4-cylinder boxer 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 6200 rpm
Power
215 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
148 bhp
215 bhp
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
198 NM
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
198 NM
500 NM
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec

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

BMW X3 3.0d DPF
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10.49 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.77 kg/bhp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
10.49 kg/bhp
8.77 kg/bhp
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
41 mpg
33 mpg
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
33 mpg
city
25 mpg
47 mpg
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
67 L
541 mi
Range
484 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
541 mi
484 mi
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Environmental Impact
130.7 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 2.0X
130.7 kWh
176.9 kWh
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
160 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
463 kg
Maximum Payload
470 kg
505 L
Boot Capacity
480 L









1564 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1560 L