The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0X Automatic (11 - 13) vs. BMW X3 3.0sd DPF Automatic (06 - 08)
€ 29,800

€ 52,000

€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,000
ⓘ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 0.9 cm shorter, 7.3 cm narrower and 2.6 cm taller than the BMW X3 3.0sd DPF.
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
1700
1780
2005
1674
1853
1987
1780 mm
Width
1853 mm
2005 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1987 mm
1700 mm
Height
1674 mm
2615
4560
2795
4569
4560 mm
Length
4569 mm
2615 mm
Wheelbase
2795 mm
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
1490 kg
Kerb Weight
1950 kg
2015 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2385 kg

Weight Difference:
460 kg
23.59 %

General
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
SH
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

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
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 6000 rpm
Power
282 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
148 bhp
282 bhp
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
198 NM
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
580 NM
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
198 NM
580 NM
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
115 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
172 m
0.000 sec

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

BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
▶ REPLAY
10.07 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.91 kg/bhp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
10.07 kg/bhp
6.91 kg/bhp
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
38 mpg
32 mpg
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
29 mpg
city
25 mpg
45 mpg
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
67 L
497 mi
Range
478 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
497 mi
478 mi
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
179 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
142.1 kWh
179 kWh
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
174 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
525 kg
Maximum Payload
435 kg
450 L
Boot Capacity
480 L









1660 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1560 L