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 10 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 7.4 inches lower than the Subaru Outback 2.5i.
BMW 325xi 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
108.1
188
178 in
Length
188 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325xi Touring
Subaru Outback 2.5i
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.39 %
General
BMW 325xi Touring
Subaru Outback 2.5i
E91
Generation
BM/BR
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 325xi Touring
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B25
Engine Code
EJ25
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
165 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 325xi Touring
215 hp
165 hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
169 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW 325xi Touring
184 lb‑ft
169 lb‑ft
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
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Outback 2.5i
▶ REPLAY
17.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.98 lb/hp
BMW 325xi Touring
17.38 lb/hp
20.98 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325xi Touring
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
27 mpg
BMW 325xi Touring
23 mpg
27 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i
16 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
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
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325xi Touring
Subaru Outback 2.5i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.9 cu ft
