The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Lineartronic (15 - 18) vs. BMW X3 3.0d DPF Automatic (06 - 08)
€ 40,300

€ 46,600

€ 40,300
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 2.0XT is 2.6 cm longer, 5.8 cm narrower and 6.1 cm taller than the BMW X3 3.0d DPF.
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
BMW X3 3.0d 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 3.0d DPF
1624 kg
Kerb Weight
1885 kg
2110 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2355 kg

Weight Difference:
261 kg
13.85 %

General
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
BMW X3 3.0d 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 3.0d DPF
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
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
215 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
237 bhp
215 bhp
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
350 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
350 NM
500 NM
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
137 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec

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

BMW X3 3.0d DPF
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6.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.77 kg/bhp
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
6.85 kg/bhp
8.77 kg/bhp
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
33 mpg
33 mpg
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
25 mpg
city
25 mpg
40 mpg
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
67 L
439 mi
Range
484 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
439 mi
484 mi
BMW X3 3.0d 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).
176.9 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
161.1 kWh
176.9 kWh
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
197 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
486 kg
Maximum Payload
470 kg
505 L
Boot Capacity
480 L









1564 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1560 L