The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Outback 2.5i Active Lineartronic (18 - ..) vs. BMW 320d Touring xDrive Automatic (10 - 12)
€ 36,900

€ 40,800

€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Subaru Outback 2.5i is significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 11.5 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 7.4 inches taller than the BMW 320d Touring.
Subaru Outback 2.5i
BMW 320d 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
189.8
108.7
178.2
189.8 in
Length
178.2 in
108.1 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Outback 2.5i
BMW 320d Touring
3510 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4729 lb

Weight Difference:
194 lb
5.24 %

General
Subaru Outback 2.5i
BMW 320d Touring
B6
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Outback 2.5i
BMW 320d Touring
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
FB25
Engine Code
N47-D20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
173 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i
173 hp
181 hp
BMW 320d Touring
173 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i
173 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 320d Touring
Performance
Subaru Outback 2.5i
BMW 320d Touring
123 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Outback 2.5i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d Touring
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20.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.46 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
20.29 lb/hp
20.46 lb/hp
BMW 320d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Outback 2.5i
BMW 320d Touring
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i
32 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 320d Touring
26 mpg
city
32 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
511 mi
Range
654 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i
511 mi
654 mi
BMW 320d Touring
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
119.3 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i
138.2 kWh
119.3 kWh
BMW 320d Touring
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Outback 2.5i
BMW 320d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 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