The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Outback 2.0D (15 - 18) vs. BMW 325i Touring Automatic (08 - 12)
€ 34,600
€ 40,300
€ 34,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,300
ⓘ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 11.3 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 7.4 inches taller than the BMW 325i Touring.
Subaru Outback 2.0D
BMW 325i Touring
63.2
72.4
81.4
55.8
71.5
78.3
72.4 in
Width
71.5 in
81.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
63.2 in
Height
55.8 in
108.1
189.6
108.7
178.2
189.6 in
Length
178.2 in
108.1 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Outback 2.0D
BMW 325i Touring
3554 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.2 %
General
Subaru Outback 2.0D
BMW 325i Touring
B6
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Outback 2.0D
BMW 325i Touring
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
EE20
Engine Code
N53-B30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.0D
148 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i Touring
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.0D
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325i Touring
Performance
Subaru Outback 2.0D
BMW 325i Touring
124 mph
Maximum Speed
153 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 325i Touring
▶ REPLAY
24.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.56 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.0D
24.01 lb/hp
16.56 lb/hp
BMW 325i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Outback 2.0D
BMW 325i Touring
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.0D
42 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 325i Touring
34 mpg
city
23 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
665 mi
Range
515 mi
Subaru Outback 2.0D
665 mi
515 mi
BMW 325i Touring
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
144 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.0D
115.2 kWh
144 kWh
BMW 325i Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Outback 2.0D
BMW 325i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
15.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft











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















