The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.5X Automatic (10 - 10) vs. BMW X3 3.0d DPF (06 - 08)
€ 32,800

€ 44,500

€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,500
ⓘ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 3.0d DPF.
Subaru Forester 2.5X
BMW X3 3.0d 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 3.0d DPF
No data
Kerb Weight
1880 kg
2015 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2350 kg

Weight Difference:
No data
No data

General
Subaru Forester 2.5X
BMW X3 3.0d 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

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.5X
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
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
215 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.5X
169 bhp
215 bhp
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
235 NM
at 4100 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.5X
235 NM
500 NM
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.5X
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
113 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.5X
62 mph
62
mph
mph
103 m
0.000 sec

BMW X3 3.0d DPF
▶ REPLAY
No data
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.74 kg/bhp
Subaru Forester 2.5X
0 kg/bhp
8.74 kg/bhp
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.5X
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.5X
29 mpg
36 mpg
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
22 mpg
city
27 mpg
37 mpg
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
67 L
388 mi
Range
527 mi
Subaru Forester 2.5X
388 mi
527 mi
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Environmental Impact
181.9 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).
162.5 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.5X
181.9 kWh
162.5 kWh
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
No data
CO2 Emissions
210 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.5X
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
No data
Maximum Payload
470 kg
450 L
Boot Capacity
480 L









1610 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1560 L