The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325d Touring (08 - 10) vs. Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic Lineartronic (Autogas) (10 - 11)
€ 38,700
€ 41,100
€ 38,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 325d 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 ecomatic.
BMW 325d Touring
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
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 325d Touring
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.3 %
General
BMW 325d Touring
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
E91
Generation
BM/BR
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW 325d Touring
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
EJ25

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
165 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 325d Touring
194 hp
165 hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
169 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW 325d Touring
295 lb‑ft
169 lb‑ft
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
Performance
BMW 325d Touring
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
145 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325d Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
▶ REPLAY
18.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.51 lb/hp
BMW 325d Touring
18.92 lb/hp
21.51 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325d Touring
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
20 mpg
BMW 325d Touring
40 mpg
20 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
30 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
642 mi
Range
335 mi
BMW 325d Touring
642 mi
335 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
169.5 kWh
BMW 325d Touring
121.3 kWh
169.5 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325d Touring
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
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



















