The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0X (15 - 18) vs. BMW X3 xDrive35d Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 25,900
€ 53,300
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Subaru Forester 2.0X is 4.1 cm longer, 5.8 cm narrower and 1.1 cm taller than the BMW X3 xDrive35d.
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive35d
1685
1795
2050
1674
1853
1987
1795 mm
Width
1853 mm
2050 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1987 mm
1685 mm
Height
1674 mm
2640
4610
2795
4569
4610 mm
Length
4569 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2795 mm
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive35d
1478 kg
Kerb Weight
1950 kg
2015 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2385 kg
Weight Difference:
472 kg
24.21 %
General
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive35d
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 xDrive35d
4-cylinder boxer petrol 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
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
148 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Power
282 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
148 bhp
282 bhp
BMW X3 xDrive35d
198 NM
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
580 NM
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
198 NM
580 NM
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive35d
118 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0X
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive35d
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9.99 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.91 kg/bhp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
9.99 kg/bhp
6.91 kg/bhp
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
41 mpg
36 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive35d
33 mpg
city
29 mpg
47 mpg
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
67 L
541 mi
Range
534 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
541 mi
534 mi
BMW X3 xDrive35d
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).
160.5 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
130.7 kWh
160.5 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
160 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 xDrive35d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
537 kg
Maximum Payload
435 kg
505 L
Boot Capacity
480 L









1564 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1560 L
















