The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic (Autogas) (10 - 10) vs. BMW 318d Touring Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 38,100
€ 41,600
€ 38,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,600
ⓘ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 ecomatic is 2.6 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 6.5 inches taller than the BMW 318d Touring.
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
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 ecomatic
BMW 318d Touring
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4806 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.41 %
General
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
BMW 318d Touring
BM/BR
Generation
G21
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
BMW 318d Touring
4-cylinder boxer 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 ecomatic
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 ecomatic
169 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 318d Touring
Performance
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
BMW 318d Touring
125 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d Touring
▶ REPLAY
20.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.73 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
20.98 lb/hp
24.73 lb/hp
BMW 318d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
BMW 318d Touring
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
20 mpg
53 mpg
BMW 318d Touring
14 mpg
city
49 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
332 mi
Range
565 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
332 mi
565 mi
BMW 318d Touring
Environmental Impact
171.1 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).
90.4 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
171.1 kWh
90.4 kWh
BMW 318d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
BMW 318d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









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





















