The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330i Touring xDrive (08 - 12) vs. Subaru Outback 2.5i (09 - 13)
€ 45,100
€ 35,200
€ 45,100
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 330i 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 330i 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 330i Touring
Subaru Outback 2.5i
3781 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
8.46 %
General
BMW 330i Touring
Subaru Outback 2.5i
E91
Generation
BM/BR
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 330i 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
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
165 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 330i Touring
268 hp
165 hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
169 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW 330i Touring
236 lb‑ft
169 lb‑ft
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Performance
BMW 330i Touring
Subaru Outback 2.5i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Outback 2.5i
▶ REPLAY
14.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.98 lb/hp
BMW 330i Touring
14.11 lb/hp
20.98 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330i Touring
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
27 mpg
BMW 330i Touring
28 mpg
27 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i
21 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
472 mi
Range
470 mi
BMW 330i Touring
472 mi
470 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
162.9 kWh
BMW 330i Touring
157.2 kWh
162.9 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330i 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
