The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Outback 2.0D (09 - 13) vs. BMW 325d Touring Automatic (10 - 12)
€ 36,500

€ 41,700

€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Subaru Outback 2.0D is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.8 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 7.4 inches taller than the BMW 325d Touring.
Subaru Outback 2.0D
BMW 325d Touring
63.2
71.7
80.9
55.8
71.5
78.3
71.7 in
Width
71.5 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
63.2 in
Height
55.8 in
108.1
188
108.7
178.2
188 in
Length
178.2 in
108.1 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Outback 2.0D
BMW 325d Touring
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4729 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.08 %

General
Subaru Outback 2.0D
BMW 325d Touring
BM/BR
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Outback 2.0D
BMW 325d Touring
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
EE20
Engine Code
M57-D30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.0D
148 hp
201 hp
BMW 325d Touring
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.0D
258 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
BMW 325d Touring
Performance
Subaru Outback 2.0D
BMW 325d Touring
121 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Outback 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d Touring
▶ REPLAY
24.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.43 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.0D
24.51 lb/hp
18.43 lb/hp
BMW 325d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Outback 2.0D
BMW 325d Touring
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.0D
40 mpg
38 mpg
BMW 325d Touring
33 mpg
city
29 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
685 mi
Range
611 mi
Subaru Outback 2.0D
685 mi
611 mi
BMW 325d Touring
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
127.6 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.0D
121.3 kWh
127.6 kWh
BMW 325d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Outback 2.0D
BMW 325d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










48.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.2 cu ft