The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (08 - 11) vs. BMW X3 M Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 31,900
€ 84,900
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 84,900
ⓘ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 ecomatic is 6.5 inches shorter, 4.6 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the BMW X3 M.
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
BMW X3 M
66.9
70.1
78.9
65.6
74.7
84.2
70.1 in
Width
74.7 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.2 in
66.9 in
Height
65.6 in
103
179.5
112.8
186.1
179.5 in
Length
186.1 in
103 in
Wheelbase
112.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
BMW X3 M
3417 lb
Curb Weight
4508 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5512 lb
Weight Difference:
1091 lb
24.2 %
General
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
BMW X3 M
SH
Generation
F97
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
BMW X3 M
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW S58
FB20
Engine Code
S58-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
473 hp
at 6250 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
148 hp
473 hp
BMW X3 M
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
145 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW X3 M
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
BMW X3 M
115 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 M
▶ REPLAY
23.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.53 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
23.09 lb/hp
9.53 lb/hp
BMW X3 M
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
BMW X3 M
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
19 mpg
22 mpg
BMW X3 M
14 mpg
city
18 mpg
24 mpg
highway
No data
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
273 mi
Range
385 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
273 mi
385 mi
BMW X3 M
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).
198.9 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
181.4 kWh
198.9 kWh
BMW X3 M
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
415 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
BMW X3 M
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft










47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft















