The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic Lineartronic (Autogas) (10 - 11) vs. BMW 325xi Touring (07 - 08)
€ 41,100

€ 38,900

€ 41,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,900
ⓘ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 10 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 7.4 inches taller than the BMW 325xi Touring.
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
BMW 325xi 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
188 in
Length
178 in
108.1 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
BMW 325xi Touring
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3781 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4806 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.11 %

General
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
BMW 325xi Touring
BM/BR
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
BMW 325xi Touring
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
EJ25
Engine Code
N53-B30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
165 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
165 hp
215 hp
BMW 325xi Touring
169 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
169 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325xi Touring
Performance
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
BMW 325xi Touring
123 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 325xi Touring
▶ REPLAY
21.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.59 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
21.51 lb/hp
17.59 lb/hp
BMW 325xi Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
BMW 325xi Touring
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
20 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 325xi Touring
15 mpg
city
21 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
335 mi
Range
490 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
335 mi
490 mi
BMW 325xi Touring
Environmental Impact
169.5 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).
151.6 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
169.5 kWh
151.6 kWh
BMW 325xi Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
BMW 325xi Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 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