The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i Touring (08 - 12) vs. Subaru Outback 2.5i Lineartronic (09 - 13)
€ 38,200
€ 38,700
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 325i 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.
BMW 325i Touring
Subaru Outback 2.5i
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 325i Touring
Subaru Outback 2.5i
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.55 %
General
BMW 325i Touring
Subaru Outback 2.5i
E91
Generation
BM/BR
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW 325i Touring
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
EJ25
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
165 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 325i Touring
215 hp
165 hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
169 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW 325i Touring
199 lb‑ft
169 lb‑ft
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Performance
BMW 325i Touring
Subaru Outback 2.5i
154 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Outback 2.5i
▶ REPLAY
16.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.51 lb/hp
BMW 325i Touring
16.25 lb/hp
21.51 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i Touring
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW 325i Touring
32 mpg
28 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i
24 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
536 mi
Range
481 mi
BMW 325i Touring
536 mi
481 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
159.2 kWh
BMW 325i Touring
138.2 kWh
159.2 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i Touring
Subaru Outback 2.5i
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
