The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Outback 2.5i (09 - 13) vs. BMW 325d Touring (08 - 10)
€ 35,200
€ 38,700
€ 35,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,700
ⓘ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 9.8 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 7.4 inches taller than the BMW 325d Touring.
Subaru Outback 2.5i
BMW 325d 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
108.7
178.2
188 in
Length
178.2 in
108.1 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Outback 2.5i
BMW 325d Touring
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.69 %
General
Subaru Outback 2.5i
BMW 325d Touring
BM/BR
Generation
E91
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 325d Touring
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
EJ25
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
165 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i
165 hp
194 hp
BMW 325d Touring
169 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i
169 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 325d Touring
Performance
Subaru Outback 2.5i
BMW 325d Touring
125 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Outback 2.5i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325d Touring
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20.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.92 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
20.98 lb/hp
18.92 lb/hp
BMW 325d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Outback 2.5i
BMW 325d Touring
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i
27 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 325d Touring
20 mpg
city
30 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
470 mi
Range
642 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i
470 mi
642 mi
BMW 325d 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).
121.3 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i
162.9 kWh
121.3 kWh
BMW 325d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Outback 2.5i
BMW 325d 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
