The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i Touring Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Subaru Outback 3.6R Automatic (09 - 13)
€ 32,500
€ 50,700
€ 32,500
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 320i Touring 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 320i Touring
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 320i Touring
Subaru Outback 3.6R
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.82 %
General
BMW 320i Touring
Subaru Outback 3.6R
E91
Generation
BM/BR
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 320i Touring
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N46
Engine Series
N46-B20
Engine Code
EZ36
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 320i Touring
148 hp
256 hp
Subaru Outback 3.6R
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
BMW 320i Touring
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Performance
BMW 320i Touring
Subaru Outback 3.6R
132 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Outback 3.6R
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22.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.34 lb/hp
BMW 320i Touring
22.86 lb/hp
14.34 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i Touring
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW 320i Touring
29 mpg
24 mpg
Subaru Outback 3.6R
21 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
483 mi
Range
404 mi
BMW 320i Touring
483 mi
404 mi
Subaru Outback 3.6R
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).
189.4 kWh
BMW 320i Touring
153.5 kWh
189.4 kWh
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320i Touring
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
