The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318d Touring Steptronic (18 - 19) vs. Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic Lineartronic (Autogas) (10 - 11)
€ 41,800

€ 41,100

€ 41,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 318d Touring is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.6 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 6.9 inches lower than the Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic.
BMW 318d Touring
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
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
182.4 in
Length
188 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318d Touring
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4773 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.12 %

General
BMW 318d Touring
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
F31
Generation
BM/BR
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW 318d Touring
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
EJ25

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
165 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 318d Touring
148 hp
165 hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
169 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW 318d Touring
236 lb‑ft
169 lb‑ft
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
Performance
BMW 318d Touring
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
130 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
▶ REPLAY
24.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.51 lb/hp
BMW 318d Touring
24.51 lb/hp
21.51 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318d Touring
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
20 mpg
BMW 318d Touring
51 mpg
20 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
45 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
770 mi
Range
335 mi
BMW 318d Touring
770 mi
335 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
169.5 kWh
BMW 318d Touring
94.6 kWh
169.5 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318d Touring
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
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