The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Outback 2.0D Lineartronic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 325i Touring Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 37,500

€ 37,600

€ 37,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,600
ⓘ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 10.6 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 7.4 inches taller than the BMW 325i Touring.
Subaru Outback 2.0D
BMW 325i 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
188.6
108.7
178
188.6 in
Length
178 in
108.1 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Outback 2.0D
BMW 325i Touring
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.25 %

General
Subaru Outback 2.0D
BMW 325i Touring
BM/BR
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
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 N52
EE20
Engine Code
N52-B25

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.0D
148 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i Touring
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.0D
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 325i Touring
Performance
Subaru Outback 2.0D
BMW 325i Touring
121 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 325i Touring
▶ REPLAY
24.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.15 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.0D
24.51 lb/hp
16.15 lb/hp
BMW 325i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Outback 2.0D
BMW 325i Touring
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.0D
37 mpg
26 mpg
BMW 325i Touring
31 mpg
city
18 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
641 mi
Range
426 mi
Subaru Outback 2.0D
641 mi
426 mi
BMW 325i Touring
Environmental Impact
129.6 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).
174.3 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.0D
129.6 kWh
174.3 kWh
BMW 325i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Outback 2.0D
BMW 325i 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