The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Outback 2.5i Lineartronic (09 - 13) vs. BMW 318d Touring xDrive (15 - 18)
€ 38,700
€ 41,500
€ 38,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,500
ⓘ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 5.6 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 6.7 inches taller than the BMW 318d Touring.
Subaru Outback 2.5i
BMW 318d Touring
63.2
71.7
80.9
56.5
71.3
80
71.7 in
Width
71.3 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
63.2 in
Height
56.5 in
108.1
188
110.6
182.4
188 in
Length
182.4 in
108.1 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Outback 2.5i
BMW 318d Touring
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4729 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.12 %
General
Subaru Outback 2.5i
BMW 318d Touring
BM/BR
Generation
F31
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 manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Outback 2.5i
BMW 318d Touring
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
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
169 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 318d Touring
Performance
Subaru Outback 2.5i
BMW 318d Touring
123 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Outback 2.5i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d Touring
▶ REPLAY
21.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.51 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
21.51 lb/hp
24.51 lb/hp
BMW 318d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Outback 2.5i
BMW 318d Touring
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i
28 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 318d Touring
21 mpg
city
41 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
481 mi
Range
754 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i
481 mi
754 mi
BMW 318d Touring
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
96.7 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i
159.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 318d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Outback 2.5i
BMW 318d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft
48.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft
