The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 39,900
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Lineartronic (13 - 15) Subaru Forester 2.0XT
€ 52,000
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF Automatic (06 - 08) BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
€ 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 an inch longer, 2.3 inches narrower and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW X3 3.0sd DPF.
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
68.3
Blueprint Subaru Forester 2.0XT Lineartronic (13 - 15)
70.7
80.7
65.9
Blueprint BMW X3 3.0sd 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 2.0XT Lineartronic (13 - 15)
103.9
180.9
Blueprint BMW X3 3.0sd DPF Automatic (06 - 08)
110
179.9
180.9 in
Length
179.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
110 in

Vehicle Weight

Subaru Forester 2.0XT
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
3721 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5258 lb
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Lineartronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
578 lb
13.44 %
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF Automatic (06 - 08)

General

Subaru Forester 2.0XT
BMW X3 3.0sd 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 2.0XT
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
4-cylinder boxer gasoline 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
237 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 4400 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
237 hp
282 hp
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
258 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
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

341 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0XT

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 3.0sd DPF

 REPLAY
15.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.24 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
15.7 lb/hp
15.24 lb/hp
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Subaru Forester 2.0XT
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
28 mpg
27 mpg
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
21 mpg
city
21 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
179 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
161.1 kWh
179 kWh
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Subaru Forester 2.0XT
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
930 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
44.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.2 cu ft