The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Outback 2.5i Lineartronic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 325d Touring (16 - 18)
€ 39,000
€ 45,600
€ 39,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,600
ⓘ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 6.2 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 6.9 inches taller than the BMW 325d Touring.
Subaru Outback 2.5i
BMW 325d Touring
63.2
71.7
80.9
56.3
71.3
80
71.7 in
Width
71.3 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
63.2 in
Height
56.3 in
108.1
188.6
110.6
182.4
188.6 in
Length
182.4 in
108.1 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Outback 2.5i
BMW 325d Touring
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3616 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4685 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.83 %
General
Subaru Outback 2.5i
BMW 325d Touring
BM/BR
Generation
F31
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 325d Touring
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW B47
FB25
Engine Code
B47-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
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i
171 hp
221 hp
BMW 325d Touring
173 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i
173 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 325d Touring
Performance
Subaru Outback 2.5i
BMW 325d Touring
123 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Outback 2.5i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325d Touring
▶ REPLAY
20.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.36 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
20.75 lb/hp
16.36 lb/hp
BMW 325d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Outback 2.5i
BMW 325d Touring
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i
31 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 325d Touring
23 mpg
city
40 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
531 mi
Range
723 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i
531 mi
723 mi
BMW 325d 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).
100.7 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i
144 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 325d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Outback 2.5i
BMW 325d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft
48.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft
