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 0.4 inches shorter, 2.9 inches narrower and an inch taller than the BMW X3 3.0sd DPF.
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
66.9
70.1
78.9
65.9
73
78.2
70.1 in
Width
73 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.2 in
66.9 in
Height
65.9 in
103
179.5
110
179.9
179.5 in
Length
179.9 in
103 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
3285 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5258 lb
Weight Difference:
1014 lb
23.59 %
General
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
SH
Generation
E83
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)
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
4-cylinder boxer gasoline 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 4400 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
148 hp
282 hp
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
146 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
146 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
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
564 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0X
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
▶ REPLAY
22.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.24 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
22.2 lb/hp
15.24 lb/hp
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
31 mpg
27 mpg
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
24 mpg
city
21 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
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
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.2 cu ft
