The Comparative Analysis :

Subaru Forester 2.0X Lineartronic (13 - 15) vs. BMW X3 M Steptronic (19 - ..)

€ 29,400
Subaru Forester 2.0X Lineartronic (13 - 15) Subaru Forester 2.0X
€ 84,900
 BMW X3 M Steptronic (19 - ..) BMW X3 M
€ 29,400
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 is 5.2 inches shorter, 4 inches narrower and 2.7 inches taller than the BMW X3 M.
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 M
68.3
Blueprint Subaru Forester 2.0X Lineartronic (13 - 15)
70.7
80.7
65.6
Blueprint BMW X3 M Steptronic (19 - ..)
74.7
84.2
70.7 in
Width
74.7 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.2 in
68.3 in
Height
65.6 in
Blueprint Subaru Forester 2.0X Lineartronic (13 - 15)
103.9
180.9
Blueprint BMW X3 M Steptronic (19 - ..)
112.8
186.1
180.9 in
Length
186.1 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
112.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 M
3488 lb
Curb Weight
4508 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5512 lb
Subaru Forester 2.0X Lineartronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
1021 lb
22.65 %
BMW X3 M Steptronic (19 - ..)

General

Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 M
SJ
Generation
F97
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 M
4-cylinder boxer gasoline 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 6200 rpm
Power
473 hp
at 6250 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
148 hp
473 hp
BMW X3 M
146 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
146 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW X3 M

Performance

Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 M
119 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

538 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0X

62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 M

▶ REPLAY
23.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.53 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
23.57 lb/hp
9.53 lb/hp
BMW X3 M

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 M
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
36 mpg
22 mpg
BMW X3 M
29 mpg
city
18 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
574 mi
Range
385 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
574 mi
385 mi
BMW X3 M
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).
198.9 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
123.1 kWh
198.9 kWh
BMW X3 M
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
415 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 M
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
955 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
44.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft