The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Outback 2.5i Lineartronic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 320i Touring Automatic (08 - 12)
€ 39,000
€ 35,500
€ 39,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500
ⓘ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 10.4 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 7.4 inches taller than the BMW 320i Touring.
Subaru Outback 2.5i
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
188.6
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 320i Touring
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.65 %
General
Subaru Outback 2.5i
BMW 320i Touring
BM/BR
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Outback 2.5i
BMW 320i Touring
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N43
FB25
Engine Code
N43-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
171 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i
171 hp
168 hp
BMW 320i Touring
173 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i
173 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 320i Touring
Performance
Subaru Outback 2.5i
BMW 320i Touring
123 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Outback 2.5i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i Touring
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20.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.14 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
20.75 lb/hp
20.14 lb/hp
BMW 320i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Outback 2.5i
BMW 320i Touring
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i
31 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 320i Touring
23 mpg
city
25 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
531 mi
Range
559 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i
531 mi
559 mi
BMW 320i 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).
132.6 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i
144 kWh
132.6 kWh
BMW 320i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Outback 2.5i
BMW 320i 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
