The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325xi Touring Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Subaru Outback 2.0D Lineartronic (15 - 18)
€ 40,200
€ 39,400
€ 40,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 325xi Touring is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 11.6 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 7.4 inches lower than the Subaru Outback 2.0D.
BMW 325xi Touring
Subaru Outback 2.0D
55.8
71.5
78.3
63.2
72.4
81.4
71.5 in
Width
72.4 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
55.8 in
Height
63.2 in
108.7
178
108.1
189.6
178 in
Length
189.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325xi Touring
Subaru Outback 2.0D
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3695 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4806 lb
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.12 %
General
BMW 325xi Touring
Subaru Outback 2.0D
E91
Generation
B6
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW 325xi Touring
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B25
Engine Code
EE20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 325xi Touring
215 hp
148 hp
Subaru Outback 2.0D
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 325xi Touring
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Performance
BMW 325xi Touring
Subaru Outback 2.0D
145 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Outback 2.0D
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17.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.97 lb/hp
BMW 325xi Touring
17.38 lb/hp
24.97 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325xi Touring
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 325xi Touring
23 mpg
39 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.0D
16 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
388 mi
Range
611 mi
BMW 325xi Touring
388 mi
611 mi
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Environmental Impact
191.4 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).
125.5 kWh
BMW 325xi Touring
191.4 kWh
125.5 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325xi Touring
Subaru Outback 2.0D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.8 cu ft
39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
52.3 cu ft
