The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Outback 2.5i Active Lineartronic (18 - ..) vs. BMW 328i Touring xDrive Steptronic (13 - 15)
€ 36,900
€ 45,000
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,000
ⓘ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 7.7 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 6.9 inches taller than the BMW 328i Touring.
Subaru Outback 2.5i
BMW 328i Touring
63.2
72.4
81.4
56.3
71.3
80
72.4 in
Width
71.3 in
81.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
63.2 in
Height
56.3 in
108.1
189.8
110.6
182
189.8 in
Length
182 in
108.1 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Outback 2.5i
BMW 328i Touring
3510 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
205 lb
5.52 %
General
Subaru Outback 2.5i
BMW 328i Touring
B6
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Outback 2.5i
BMW 328i Touring
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N20
FB25
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
173 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i
173 hp
242 hp
BMW 328i Touring
173 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i
173 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 328i Touring
Performance
Subaru Outback 2.5i
BMW 328i Touring
123 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Outback 2.5i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 328i Touring
▶ REPLAY
20.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.35 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
20.29 lb/hp
15.35 lb/hp
BMW 328i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Outback 2.5i
BMW 328i Touring
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i
32 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 328i Touring
26 mpg
city
26 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
511 mi
Range
541 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i
511 mi
541 mi
BMW 328i 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).
130.7 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i
138.2 kWh
130.7 kWh
BMW 328i Touring
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Outback 2.5i
BMW 328i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
15.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft
52.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft
