The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (08 - 11) vs. BMW X3 3.0d DPF Automatic (06 - 08)
€ 31,900

€ 46,600

€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,600
ⓘ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 ecomatic is 0.9 cm shorter, 7.3 cm narrower and 2.6 cm taller than the BMW X3 3.0d DPF.
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
BMW X3 3.0d 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 ecomatic
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
1550 kg
Kerb Weight
1885 kg
2015 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2355 kg

Weight Difference:
335 kg
17.77 %

General
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
SH
Generation
E83
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Autogas (LPG)
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 ecomatic
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
FB20
Engine Code
M57-D30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1994 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
148 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
215 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
148 bhp
215 bhp
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
196 NM
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
196 NM
500 NM
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
115 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
176 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec

BMW X3 3.0d DPF
▶ REPLAY
10.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.77 kg/bhp
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
10.47 kg/bhp
8.77 kg/bhp
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
23 mpg
33 mpg
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
17 mpg
city
25 mpg
28 mpg
motorway
No data
54 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
67 L
273 mi
Range
484 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
273 mi
484 mi
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Environmental Impact
181.4 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).
176.9 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
181.4 kWh
176.9 kWh
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
195 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
470 kg
450 L
Boot Capacity
480 L









1660 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1560 L