The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325xi Touring Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Subaru Outback 2.5i (09 - 13)
€ 40,200
€ 35,200
€ 40,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 325xi Touring is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 25.5 cm shorter, 0.3 cm narrower and 18.7 cm lower than the Subaru Outback 2.5i.
BMW 325xi Touring
Subaru Outback 2.5i
1418
1817
1989
1605
1820
2055
1817 mm
Width
1820 mm
1989 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2055 mm
1418 mm
Height
1605 mm
2760
4520
2745
4775
4520 mm
Length
4775 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2745 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325xi Touring
Subaru Outback 2.5i
1695 kg
Kerb Weight
1570 kg
2160 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg
Weight Difference:
125 kg
7.37 %
General
BMW 325xi Touring
Subaru Outback 2.5i
E91
Generation
BM/BR
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 325xi Touring
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B25
Engine Code
EJ25

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2497 CC
Engine Capacity
2457 CC
215 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Power
165 bhp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 325xi Touring
215 bhp
165 bhp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
250 NM
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
229 NM
at 4000 rpm
BMW 325xi Touring
250 NM
229 NM
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Performance
BMW 325xi Touring
Subaru Outback 2.5i
145 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec
Subaru Outback 2.5i
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7.88 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.52 kg/bhp
BMW 325xi Touring
7.88 kg/bhp
9.52 kg/bhp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325xi Touring
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 325xi Touring
28 mpg
33 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i
20 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
motorway
42 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 L
388 mi
Range
470 mi
BMW 325xi Touring
388 mi
470 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i
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).
162.9 kWh
BMW 325xi Touring
191.4 kWh
162.9 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
243 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
199 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325xi Touring
Subaru Outback 2.5i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
440 kg
460 L
Boot Capacity
526 L










1385 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1726 L




















