The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (08 - 11) vs. BMW X3 xDrive35d Automatic (11 - 14)
€ 31,900

€ 55,300

€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic is 8.8 cm shorter, 10.1 cm narrower and 3.9 cm taller than the BMW X3 xDrive35d.
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
BMW X3 xDrive35d
1700
1780
2005
1661
1881
2098
1780 mm
Width
1881 mm
2005 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2098 mm
1700 mm
Height
1661 mm
2615
4560
2810
4648
4560 mm
Length
4648 mm
2615 mm
Wheelbase
2810 mm
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
BMW X3 xDrive35d
1550 kg
Kerb Weight
1925 kg
2015 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2440 kg

Weight Difference:
375 kg
19.48 %

General
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
BMW X3 xDrive35d
SH
Generation
F25
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
BMW X3 xDrive35d
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N57
FB20
Engine Code
N57-D30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1994 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
148 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
309 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
148 bhp
309 bhp
BMW X3 xDrive35d
196 NM
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
630 NM
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
196 NM
630 NM
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
BMW X3 xDrive35d
115 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
176 m
0.000 sec

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

BMW X3 xDrive35d
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10.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.23 kg/bhp
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
10.47 kg/bhp
6.23 kg/bhp
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
23 mpg
46 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive35d
17 mpg
city
42 mpg
28 mpg
motorway
No data
54 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
67 L
273 mi
Range
682 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
273 mi
682 mi
BMW X3 xDrive35d
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).
125.5 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
181.4 kWh
125.5 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
162 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
BMW X3 xDrive35d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
450 L
Boot Capacity
550 L










1660 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1600 L