The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.5X (10 - 10) vs. BMW X3 3.0sd DPF Automatic (06 - 08)
€ 31,400
€ 52,000
€ 31,400
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 2.5X is 0.9 cm shorter, 7.3 cm narrower and 2.6 cm taller than the BMW X3 3.0sd DPF.
Subaru Forester 2.5X
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
1700
1780
2005
1674
1853
1987
1780 mm
Width
1853 mm
2005 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1987 mm
1700 mm
Height
1674 mm
2615
4560
2795
4569
4560 mm
Length
4569 mm
2615 mm
Wheelbase
2795 mm
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.5X
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
No data
Kerb Weight
1950 kg
2015 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2385 kg
Weight Difference:
No data
No data
General
Subaru Forester 2.5X
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
SH
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

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.5X
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW M57
EJ25
Engine Code
M57-D30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2457 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
169 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
282 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.5X
169 bhp
282 bhp
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
235 NM
at 4100 rpm
Max. Torque
580 NM
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.5X
235 NM
580 NM
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.5X
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
114 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.5X
62 mph
62
mph
mph
92 m
0.000 sec
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
▶ REPLAY
No data
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.91 kg/bhp
Subaru Forester 2.5X
0 kg/bhp
6.91 kg/bhp
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.5X
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.5X
30 mpg
32 mpg
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
22 mpg
city
25 mpg
39 mpg
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
67 L
401 mi
Range
478 mi
Subaru Forester 2.5X
401 mi
478 mi
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Environmental Impact
176.2 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 2.5X
176.2 kWh
179 kWh
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
No data
CO2 Emissions
232 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.5X
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
No data
Maximum Payload
435 kg
450 L
Boot Capacity
480 L









1610 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1560 L


















