The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Outback 2.5i Lineartronic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 320d Touring (10 - 12)
€ 39,000

€ 36,100

€ 39,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,100
ⓘ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 10.4 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 7.4 inches taller than the BMW 320d Touring.
Subaru Outback 2.5i
BMW 320d 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
188.6
108.7
178.2
188.6 in
Length
178.2 in
108.1 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Outback 2.5i
BMW 320d Touring
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.86 %

General
Subaru Outback 2.5i
BMW 320d Touring
BM/BR
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Outback 2.5i
BMW 320d Touring
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
FB25
Engine Code
N47-D20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
171 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i
171 hp
181 hp
BMW 320d Touring
173 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i
173 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 320d Touring
Performance
Subaru Outback 2.5i
BMW 320d Touring
123 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 320d Touring
▶ REPLAY
20.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.24 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
20.75 lb/hp
19.24 lb/hp
BMW 320d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Outback 2.5i
BMW 320d Touring
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i
31 mpg
49 mpg
BMW 320d Touring
23 mpg
city
39 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
531 mi
Range
790 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i
531 mi
790 mi
BMW 320d Touring
Environmental Impact
144 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).
98.8 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i
144 kWh
98.8 kWh
BMW 320d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Outback 2.5i
BMW 320d 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