The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Lineartronic (13 - 15) vs. BMW X3 3.0sd DPF Automatic (06 - 08)
€ 39,900

€ 52,000

€ 39,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,000
ⓘ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 2.0XT is 2.6 cm longer, 5.8 cm narrower and 6.1 cm taller than the BMW X3 3.0sd DPF.
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
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 2.0XT
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
1688 kg
Kerb Weight
1950 kg
2110 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2385 kg

Weight Difference:
262 kg
13.44 %

General
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
SJ
Generation
E83
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW M57
FA20
Engine Code
M57-D30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
237 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
282 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
237 bhp
282 bhp
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
350 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
580 NM
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
350 NM
580 NM
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
137 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0XT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
92 m
0.000 sec

BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
▶ REPLAY
7.12 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.91 kg/bhp
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
7.12 kg/bhp
6.91 kg/bhp
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
33 mpg
32 mpg
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
25 mpg
city
25 mpg
40 mpg
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
67 L
439 mi
Range
478 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
439 mi
478 mi
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
179 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
161.1 kWh
179 kWh
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
197 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
422 kg
Maximum Payload
435 kg
450 L
Boot Capacity
480 L









1564 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1560 L