The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 316d Touring (15 - 18) vs. Subaru Outback 2.5i Lineartronic (13 - 15)
€ 37,000

€ 39,000

€ 37,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 316d Touring is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.2 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 6.9 inches lower than the Subaru Outback 2.5i.
BMW 316d Touring
Subaru Outback 2.5i
56.3
71.3
80
63.2
71.7
80.9
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
56.3 in
Height
63.2 in
110.6
182.4
108.1
188.6
182.4 in
Length
188.6 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 316d Touring
Subaru Outback 2.5i
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.48 %

General
BMW 316d Touring
Subaru Outback 2.5i
F31
Generation
BM/BR
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW 316d Touring
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
FB25

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
171 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 316d Touring
114 hp
171 hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
173 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
BMW 316d Touring
199 lb‑ft
173 lb‑ft
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Performance
BMW 316d Touring
Subaru Outback 2.5i
124 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 316d Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Outback 2.5i
▶ REPLAY
30.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.75 lb/hp
BMW 316d Touring
30.36 lb/hp
20.75 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 316d Touring
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 316d Touring
57 mpg
31 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i
48 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
864 mi
Range
531 mi
BMW 316d Touring
864 mi
531 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
144 kWh
BMW 316d Touring
84.3 kWh
144 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 316d Touring
Subaru Outback 2.5i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft











42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.9 cu ft