The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0X Lineartronic (13 - 15) vs. BMW X3 2.5si Automatic (06 - 08)
€ 29,400

€ 43,600

€ 29,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,600
ⓘ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 is 2.6 cm longer, 5.8 cm narrower and 6.1 cm taller than the BMW X3 2.5si.
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 2.5si
1735
1795
2050
1674
1853
1987
1795 mm
Width
1853 mm
2050 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1987 mm
1735 mm
Height
1674 mm
2640
4595
2795
4569
4595 mm
Length
4569 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2795 mm
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 2.5si
1582 kg
Kerb Weight
1830 kg
2015 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2300 kg

Weight Difference:
248 kg
13.55 %

General
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 2.5si
SJ
Generation
E83
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 2.5si
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
FB20
Engine Code
N52-B25

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
2497 CC
148 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Power
215 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
148 bhp
215 bhp
BMW X3 2.5si
198 NM
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 2750 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
198 NM
250 NM
BMW X3 2.5si
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 2.5si
119 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 m
0.000 sec

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

BMW X3 2.5si
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10.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.51 kg/bhp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
10.69 kg/bhp
8.51 kg/bhp
BMW X3 2.5si
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 2.5si
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
43 mpg
28 mpg
BMW X3 2.5si
35 mpg
city
20 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
67 L
574 mi
Range
412 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
574 mi
412 mi
BMW X3 2.5si
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
191.4 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
123.1 kWh
191.4 kWh
BMW X3 2.5si
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
150 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 2.5si
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
433 kg
Maximum Payload
470 kg
450 L
Boot Capacity
480 L









1564 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1560 L