The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Outback 2.0D (09 - 13) vs. BMW 328i Touring xDrive (13 - 15)
€ 36,500

€ 42,800

€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,800
ⓘ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 5.9 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 6.9 inches taller than the BMW 328i Touring.
Subaru Outback 2.0D
BMW 328i Touring
63.2
71.7
80.9
56.3
71.3
80
71.7 in
Width
71.3 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
63.2 in
Height
56.3 in
108.1
188
110.6
182
188 in
Length
182 in
108.1 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Outback 2.0D
BMW 328i Touring
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.2 %

General
Subaru Outback 2.0D
BMW 328i Touring
BM/BR
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Outback 2.0D
BMW 328i Touring
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N20
EE20
Engine Code
N20-B20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.0D
148 hp
242 hp
BMW 328i Touring
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.0D
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 328i Touring
Performance
Subaru Outback 2.0D
BMW 328i Touring
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 328i Touring
▶ REPLAY
24.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.17 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.0D
24.51 lb/hp
15.17 lb/hp
BMW 328i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Outback 2.0D
BMW 328i Touring
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.0D
40 mpg
33 mpg
BMW 328i Touring
33 mpg
city
25 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
685 mi
Range
525 mi
Subaru Outback 2.0D
685 mi
525 mi
BMW 328i 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).
134.5 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.0D
121.3 kWh
134.5 kWh
BMW 328i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Outback 2.0D
BMW 328i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft











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