The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Touring Automatic (08 - 12) vs. Subaru Outback 2.5i Lineartronic (09 - 13)
€ 32,900
€ 38,700
€ 32,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 318i Touring is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.8 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 7.4 inches lower than the Subaru Outback 2.5i.
BMW 318i Touring
Subaru Outback 2.5i
55.8
71.5
78.3
63.2
71.7
80.9
71.5 in
Width
71.7 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
55.8 in
Height
63.2 in
108.7
178.2
108.1
188
178.2 in
Length
188 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i Touring
Subaru Outback 2.5i
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.65 %
General
BMW 318i Touring
Subaru Outback 2.5i
E91
Generation
BM/BR
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW 318i Touring
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N43
Engine Series
N43-B20
Engine Code
EJ25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
165 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 318i Touring
141 hp
165 hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
169 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW 318i Touring
140 lb‑ft
169 lb‑ft
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Performance
BMW 318i Touring
Subaru Outback 2.5i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Outback 2.5i
▶ REPLAY
24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.51 lb/hp
BMW 318i Touring
24 lb/hp
21.51 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i Touring
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW 318i Touring
35 mpg
28 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i
26 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
575 mi
Range
481 mi
BMW 318i Touring
575 mi
481 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
159.2 kWh
BMW 318i Touring
128.7 kWh
159.2 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i Touring
Subaru Outback 2.5i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.9 cu ft
