The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Outback 2.5i (09 - 13) vs. BMW 318d Touring (19 - ..)
€ 35,200
€ 39,400
€ 35,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Subaru Outback 2.5i is 2.6 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 6.5 inches taller than the BMW 318d Touring.
Subaru Outback 2.5i
BMW 318d Touring
63.2
71.7
80.9
56.7
71.9
81.4
71.7 in
Width
71.9 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
63.2 in
Height
56.7 in
108.1
188
112.2
185.4
188 in
Length
185.4 in
108.1 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Outback 2.5i
BMW 318d Touring
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.84 %
General
Subaru Outback 2.5i
BMW 318d Touring
BM/BR
Generation
G21
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Outback 2.5i
BMW 318d Touring
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW B47
EJ25
Engine Code
B47-D20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
165 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i
165 hp
148 hp
BMW 318d Touring
169 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i
169 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 318d Touring
Performance
Subaru Outback 2.5i
BMW 318d Touring
125 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Outback 2.5i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d Touring
▶ REPLAY
20.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.58 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
20.98 lb/hp
24.58 lb/hp
BMW 318d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Outback 2.5i
BMW 318d Touring
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i
27 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 318d Touring
20 mpg
city
44 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
470 mi
Range
552 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i
470 mi
552 mi
BMW 318d Touring
Environmental Impact
162.9 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).
92.5 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i
162.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 318d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Outback 2.5i
BMW 318d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









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





















