The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i Touring Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Subaru Outback 2.5i Lineartronic (15 - 18)
€ 32,500
€ 36,900
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 320i Touring is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 11.6 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 7.4 inches lower than the Subaru Outback 2.5i.
BMW 320i Touring
Subaru Outback 2.5i
55.8
71.5
78.3
63.2
72.4
81.4
71.5 in
Width
72.4 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
55.8 in
Height
63.2 in
108.7
178
108.1
189.6
178 in
Length
189.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320i Touring
Subaru Outback 2.5i
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3488 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
104 lb
2.98 %
General
BMW 320i Touring
Subaru Outback 2.5i
E91
Generation
B6
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade 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 320i Touring
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N46
Engine Series
N46-B20
Engine Code
FB25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
173 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 320i Touring
148 hp
173 hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
173 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW 320i Touring
148 lb‑ft
173 lb‑ft
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Performance
BMW 320i Touring
Subaru Outback 2.5i
132 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Outback 2.5i
▶ REPLAY
22.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.16 lb/hp
BMW 320i Touring
22.86 lb/hp
20.16 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i Touring
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 320i Touring
29 mpg
34 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i
21 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
483 mi
Range
533 mi
BMW 320i Touring
483 mi
533 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
132.6 kWh
BMW 320i Touring
153.5 kWh
132.6 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320i Touring
Subaru Outback 2.5i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.8 cu ft
39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
52.3 cu ft
