The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325d Touring Steptronic (15 - 16) vs. Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic (Autogas) (10 - 10)
€ 45,000

€ 38,100

€ 45,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,100
ⓘ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 5.6 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 6.9 inches lower than the Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic.
BMW 325d Touring
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
56.3
71.3
80
63.2
71.7
80.9
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
56.3 in
Height
63.2 in
110.6
182.4
108.1
188
182.4 in
Length
188 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325d Touring
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.97 %

General
BMW 325d Touring
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
F31
Generation
BM/BR
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 325d Touring
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
EJ25

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
165 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 325d Touring
215 hp
165 hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
169 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW 325d Touring
332 lb‑ft
169 lb‑ft
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
Performance
BMW 325d Touring
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
148 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
▶ REPLAY
16.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.98 lb/hp
BMW 325d Touring
16.77 lb/hp
20.98 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325d Touring
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
20 mpg
BMW 325d Touring
49 mpg
20 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
40 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
738 mi
Range
332 mi
BMW 325d Touring
738 mi
332 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
171.1 kWh
BMW 325d Touring
98.8 kWh
171.1 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325d Touring
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft











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