The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0X (13 - 15) vs. BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance Automatic (12 - 14)
€ 27,400

€ 43,400

€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,400
ⓘ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 5.3 cm shorter, 8.6 cm narrower and 7.4 cm taller than the BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance.
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
1735
1795
2050
1661
1881
2098
1795 mm
Width
1881 mm
2050 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2098 mm
1735 mm
Height
1661 mm
2640
4595
2810
4648
4595 mm
Length
4648 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2810 mm
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
1552 kg
Kerb Weight
1800 kg
2015 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2315 kg

Weight Difference:
248 kg
13.78 %

General
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
SJ
Generation
F25
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
FB20
Engine Code
N47-D20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
148 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Power
181 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
148 bhp
181 bhp
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
198 NM
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
198 NM
380 NM
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec

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

BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
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10.49 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.94 kg/bhp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
10.49 kg/bhp
9.94 kg/bhp
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
41 mpg
50 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
33 mpg
city
46 mpg
47 mpg
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
67 L
541 mi
Range
743 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
541 mi
743 mi
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
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).
115.2 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
130.7 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
160 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
147 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
463 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
505 L
Boot Capacity
550 L










1564 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1600 L