The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Outback 2.5i Lineartronic (09 - 13) vs. BMW 325i Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 12)
€ 38,700

€ 42,900

€ 38,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,900
ⓘ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 24.8 cm longer, 0.3 cm wider and 18.7 cm taller than the BMW 325i Touring.
Subaru Outback 2.5i
BMW 325i Touring
1605
1820
2055
1418
1817
1989
1820 mm
Width
1817 mm
2055 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1989 mm
1605 mm
Height
1418 mm
2745
4775
2760
4527
4775 mm
Length
4527 mm
2745 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Outback 2.5i
BMW 325i Touring
1610 kg
Kerb Weight
1735 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2200 kg

Weight Difference:
125 kg
7.2 %

General
Subaru Outback 2.5i
BMW 325i Touring
BM/BR
Generation
E91
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

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

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2457 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
165 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
215 bhp
at 6100 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i
165 bhp
215 bhp
BMW 325i Touring
229 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 2400 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i
229 NM
270 NM
BMW 325i Touring
Performance
Subaru Outback 2.5i
BMW 325i Touring
123 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Outback 2.5i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec

BMW 325i Touring
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9.76 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.07 kg/bhp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
9.76 kg/bhp
8.07 kg/bhp
BMW 325i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Outback 2.5i
BMW 325i Touring
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i
34 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 325i Touring
25 mpg
city
25 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
No data
65 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
481 mi
Range
472 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i
481 mi
472 mi
BMW 325i 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).
157.2 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i
159.2 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW 325i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
194 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
194 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Outback 2.5i
BMW 325i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
430 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
526 L
Boot Capacity
460 L










1726 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1385 L