The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0X (13 - 15) vs. BMW X3 M40i Steptronic (17 - 18)
€ 27,400
€ 68,700
€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 68,700
ⓘ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 12.1 cm shorter, 10.2 cm narrower and 5.9 cm taller than the BMW X3 M40i.
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 M40i
1735
1795
2050
1676
1897
2138
1795 mm
Width
1897 mm
2050 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2138 mm
1735 mm
Height
1676 mm
2640
4595
2864
4716
4595 mm
Length
4716 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2864 mm
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 M40i
1552 kg
Kerb Weight
1885 kg
2015 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2455 kg
Weight Difference:
333 kg
17.67 %
General
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 M40i
SJ
Generation
G01
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 M40i
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B58
FB20
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
2998 CC
148 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Power
355 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
148 bhp
355 bhp
BMW X3 M40i
198 NM
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1520 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
198 NM
500 NM
BMW X3 M40i
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 M40i
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0X
62 mph
62
mph
mph
67 m
0.000 sec
BMW X3 M40i
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10.49 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.31 kg/bhp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
10.49 kg/bhp
5.31 kg/bhp
BMW X3 M40i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 M40i
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
41 mpg
34 mpg
BMW X3 M40i
33 mpg
city
26 mpg
47 mpg
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 L
541 mi
Range
493 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
541 mi
493 mi
BMW X3 M40i
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).
155.3 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
130.7 kWh
155.3 kWh
BMW X3 M40i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
160 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 M40i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
463 kg
Maximum Payload
570 kg
505 L
Boot Capacity
550 L
1564 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1600 L
