The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 340i Touring xDrive Steptronic (15 - 17) vs. Subaru Outback 3.6R Automatic (09 - 13)
€ 53,100
€ 50,700
€ 53,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 340i Touring is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.6 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 6.7 inches lower than the Subaru Outback 3.6R.
BMW 340i Touring
Subaru Outback 3.6R
56.5
71.3
80
63.2
71.7
80.9
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
56.5 in
Height
63.2 in
110.6
182.4
108.1
188
182.4 in
Length
188 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 340i Touring
Subaru Outback 3.6R
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.12 %
General
BMW 340i Touring
Subaru Outback 3.6R
F31
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)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 340i Touring
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B58
Engine Series
B58-B30
Engine Code
EZ36
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 340i Touring
322 hp
256 hp
Subaru Outback 3.6R
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
BMW 340i Touring
332 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Performance
BMW 340i Touring
Subaru Outback 3.6R
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 340i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Outback 3.6R
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12.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.34 lb/hp
BMW 340i Touring
12.02 lb/hp
14.34 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 340i Touring
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW 340i Touring
33 mpg
24 mpg
Subaru Outback 3.6R
25 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
492 mi
Range
404 mi
BMW 340i Touring
492 mi
404 mi
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
189.4 kWh
BMW 340i Touring
136.5 kWh
189.4 kWh
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 340i Touring
Subaru Outback 3.6R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.9 cu ft
