The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Outback 2.5i (09 - 13) vs. BMW 320i Touring (12 - 15)
€ 35,200
€ 36,000
€ 35,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Subaru Outback 2.5i is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.9 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 6.9 inches taller than the BMW 320i Touring.
Subaru Outback 2.5i
BMW 320i 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 2.5i
BMW 320i Touring
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.91 %
General
Subaru Outback 2.5i
BMW 320i Touring
BM/BR
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Outback 2.5i
BMW 320i Touring
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N20
EJ25
Engine Code
N20-B20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
165 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i
165 hp
181 hp
BMW 320i Touring
169 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i
169 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 320i Touring
Performance
Subaru Outback 2.5i
BMW 320i Touring
125 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Outback 2.5i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i Touring
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20.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.76 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
20.98 lb/hp
18.76 lb/hp
BMW 320i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Outback 2.5i
BMW 320i Touring
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i
27 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 320i Touring
20 mpg
city
27 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
470 mi
Range
583 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i
470 mi
583 mi
BMW 320i 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).
121.2 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i
162.9 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 320i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Outback 2.5i
BMW 320i 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



















