The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0X Lineartronic (13 - 15) vs. BMW X3 M40d Steptronic (18 - ..)
€ 29,400

€ 70,300

€ 29,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,300
ⓘ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 is 12.1 cm shorter, 10.2 cm narrower and 5.9 cm taller than the BMW X3 M40d.
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 M40d
1735
1795
2050
1676
1897
2138
1795 mm
Width
1897 mm
2050 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2138 mm
1735 mm
Height
1676 mm
2640
4595
2864
4716
4595 mm
Length
4716 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2864 mm
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 M40d
1582 kg
Kerb Weight
1970 kg
2015 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2550 kg

Weight Difference:
388 kg
19.7 %

General
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 M40d
SJ
Generation
G01
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 M40d
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW B57
FB20
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
148 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Power
322 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
148 bhp
322 bhp
BMW X3 M40d
198 NM
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
680 NM
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
198 NM
680 NM
BMW X3 M40d
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 M40d
119 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 m
0.000 sec

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

BMW X3 M40d
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10.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.12 kg/bhp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
10.69 kg/bhp
6.12 kg/bhp
BMW X3 M40d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 M40d
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
43 mpg
44 mpg
BMW X3 M40d
35 mpg
city
38 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
68 L
574 mi
Range
661 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
574 mi
661 mi
BMW X3 M40d
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).
131.6 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
123.1 kWh
131.6 kWh
BMW X3 M40d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
150 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0X
BMW X3 M40d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
433 kg
Maximum Payload
580 kg
450 L
Boot Capacity
550 L










1564 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1600 L