The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.5X Automatic (10 - 10) vs. BMW X4 xDrive20d Steptronic (18 - ..)
€ 32,800
€ 52,500
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Subaru Forester 2.5X is 7.6 inches shorter, 5.4 inches narrower and 3.1 inches taller than the BMW X4 xDrive20d.
Subaru Forester 2.5X
BMW X4 xDrive20d
66.9
70.1
78.9
63.8
75.5
84.2
70.1 in
Width
75.5 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.2 in
66.9 in
Height
63.8 in
103
179.5
112.8
187.1
179.5 in
Length
187.1 in
103 in
Wheelbase
112.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.5X
BMW X4 xDrive20d
No data
Curb Weight
4001 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5291 lb
Weight Difference:
No data
No data
General
Subaru Forester 2.5X
BMW X4 xDrive20d
SH
Generation
G02
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)

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.5X
BMW X4 xDrive20d
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B47
EJ25
Engine Code
B47-D20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
169 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.5X
169 hp
187 hp
BMW X4 xDrive20d
173 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.5X
173 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW X4 xDrive20d
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.5X
BMW X4 xDrive20d
113 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.5X
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X4 xDrive20d
▶ REPLAY
No data
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.4 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.5X
0 lb/hp
21.4 lb/hp
BMW X4 xDrive20d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.5X
BMW X4 xDrive20d
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.5X
25 mpg
44 mpg
BMW X4 xDrive20d
18 mpg
city
40 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
388 mi
Range
690 mi
Subaru Forester 2.5X
388 mi
690 mi
BMW X4 xDrive20d
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).
111 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.5X
181.9 kWh
111 kWh
BMW X4 xDrive20d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
No data
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.5X
BMW X4 xDrive20d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
No data
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft









45.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.5 cu ft















