The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320d Touring DPF Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Subaru Outback 3.6R Automatic (09 - 13)
€ 36,100

€ 50,700

€ 36,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 320d Touring DPF is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 7.4 inches lower than the Subaru Outback 3.6R.
BMW 320d Touring DPF
Subaru Outback 3.6R
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
108.1
188
178 in
Length
188 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320d Touring DPF
Subaru Outback 3.6R
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.2 %

General
BMW 320d Touring DPF
Subaru Outback 3.6R
E91
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 320d Touring DPF
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW M47
Engine Series
M47-D20
Engine Code
EZ36

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 320d Touring DPF
161 hp
256 hp
Subaru Outback 3.6R
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
BMW 320d Touring DPF
251 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Performance
BMW 320d Touring DPF
Subaru Outback 3.6R
135 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d Touring DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Outback 3.6R
▶ REPLAY
21.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.34 lb/hp
BMW 320d Touring DPF
21.84 lb/hp
14.34 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320d Touring DPF
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW 320d Touring DPF
34 mpg
24 mpg
Subaru Outback 3.6R
25 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
549 mi
Range
404 mi
BMW 320d Touring DPF
549 mi
404 mi
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
189.4 kWh
BMW 320d Touring DPF
141.9 kWh
189.4 kWh
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320d Touring DPF
Subaru Outback 3.6R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft










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