The Comparative Analysis :

Subaru Forester 2.0X Lineartronic (13 - 15) vs. BMW X3 3.0d DPF Automatic (06 - 08)

€ 29,400
Subaru Forester 2.0X Lineartronic (13 - 15) Subaru Forester 2.0X
€ 46,600
 BMW X3 3.0d DPF Automatic (06 - 08) BMW X3 3.0d DPF
€ 29,400
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 is an inch longer, 2.3 inches narrower and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW X3 3.0d DPF.
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
68.3
Blueprint Subaru Forester 2.0X Lineartronic (13 - 15)
70.7
80.7
65.9
Blueprint BMW X3 3.0d DPF Automatic (06 - 08)
73
78.2
70.7 in
Width
73 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.2 in
68.3 in
Height
65.9 in
Blueprint Subaru Forester 2.0X Lineartronic (13 - 15)
103.9
180.9
Blueprint BMW X3 3.0d DPF Automatic (06 - 08)
110
179.9
180.9 in
Length
179.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
110 in

Vehicle Weight

Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
3488 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5192 lb
Subaru Forester 2.0X Lineartronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
668 lb
16.07 %
BMW X3 3.0d DPF Automatic (06 - 08)

General

Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
SJ
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)
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
4-cylinder boxer gasoline 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
148 hp
215 hp
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
146 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
146 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW X3 3.0d DPF

Performance

Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
119 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

538 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0X

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 3.0d DPF

▶ REPLAY
23.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.33 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
23.57 lb/hp
19.33 lb/hp
BMW X3 3.0d DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
36 mpg
27 mpg
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
29 mpg
city
21 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
574 mi
Range
484 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
574 mi
484 mi
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
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).
176.9 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
123.1 kWh
176.9 kWh
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
369 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
955 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
44.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.2 cu ft