The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic (Autogas) (10 - 10) vs. BMW 320i Touring (08 - 12)
€ 38,100

€ 33,400

€ 38,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.8 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 7.4 inches taller than the BMW 320i Touring.
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
BMW 320i 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 ecomatic
BMW 320i Touring
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb

Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.13 %

General
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
BMW 320i Touring
BM/BR
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Autogas (LPG)
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 ecomatic
BMW 320i Touring
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N43
EJ25
Engine Code
N43-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
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
165 hp
168 hp
BMW 320i Touring
169 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
169 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 320i Touring
Performance
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
BMW 320i Touring
125 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 320i Touring
▶ REPLAY
20.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.75 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
20.98 lb/hp
19.75 lb/hp
BMW 320i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
BMW 320i Touring
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
20 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 320i Touring
14 mpg
city
28 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
332 mi
Range
611 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
332 mi
611 mi
BMW 320i 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).
121.2 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
171.1 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 320i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
BMW 320i 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