The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i Touring xDrive (13 - 15) vs. Subaru Outback 2.5i Lineartronic (15 - 18)
€ 38,500
€ 36,900
€ 38,500
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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.5 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 6.9 inches lower than the Subaru Outback 2.5i.
BMW 320i Touring
Subaru Outback 2.5i
56.3
71.3
80
63.2
72.4
81.4
71.3 in
Width
72.4 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
56.3 in
Height
63.2 in
110.6
182
108.1
189.6
182 in
Length
189.6 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320i Touring
Subaru Outback 2.5i
3594 lb
Curb Weight
3488 lb
4641 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
106 lb
2.95 %
General
BMW 320i Touring
Subaru Outback 2.5i
F31
Generation
B6
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW 320i Touring
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
FB25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
173 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 320i Touring
181 hp
173 hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
173 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW 320i Touring
199 lb‑ft
173 lb‑ft
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Performance
BMW 320i Touring
Subaru Outback 2.5i
140 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Outback 2.5i
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19.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.16 lb/hp
BMW 320i Touring
19.86 lb/hp
20.16 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i Touring
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 320i Touring
35 mpg
34 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i
26 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
548 mi
Range
533 mi
BMW 320i Touring
548 mi
533 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).
132.6 kWh
BMW 320i Touring
128.7 kWh
132.6 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 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
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.8 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
52.3 cu ft
