The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0X (13 - 15) vs. BMW X3 M40d Steptronic (18 - ..)
€ 27,400
€ 70,300
€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,300
ⓘ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 2.0X is 4.8 inches shorter, 4 inches narrower and 2.3 inches taller than the BMW X3 M40d.
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 M40d
68.3
70.7
80.7
66
74.7
84.2
70.7 in
Width
74.7 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.2 in
68.3 in
Height
66 in
103.9
180.9
112.8
185.7
180.9 in
Length
185.7 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
112.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 M40d
3422 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5622 lb
Weight Difference:
922 lb
21.23 %
General
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 M40d
SJ
Generation
G01
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)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 M40d
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW B57
FB20
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 4400 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
148 hp
322 hp
BMW X3 M40d
146 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
146 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
BMW X3 M40d
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 M40d
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0X
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 M40d
▶ REPLAY
23.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.49 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
23.12 lb/hp
13.49 lb/hp
BMW X3 M40d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 M40d
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
34 mpg
37 mpg
BMW X3 M40d
28 mpg
city
32 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
541 mi
Range
661 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
541 mi
661 mi
BMW X3 M40d
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).
131.6 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
130.7 kWh
131.6 kWh
BMW X3 M40d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
323 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 M40d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1021 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
44.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft
