The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Outback 2.5i Lineartronic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 328i Touring xDrive Steptronic (13 - 15)
€ 39,000
€ 45,000
€ 39,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,000
ⓘ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 16.6 cm longer, 0.9 cm wider and 17.6 cm taller than the BMW 328i Touring.
Subaru Outback 2.5i
BMW 328i Touring
1605
1820
2055
1429
1811
2031
1820 mm
Width
1811 mm
2055 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2031 mm
1605 mm
Height
1429 mm
2745
4790
2810
4624
4790 mm
Length
4624 mm
2745 mm
Wheelbase
2810 mm
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Outback 2.5i
BMW 328i Touring
1610 kg
Kerb Weight
1685 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2160 kg
Weight Difference:
75 kg
4.45 %
General
Subaru Outback 2.5i
BMW 328i Touring
BM/BR
Generation
F31
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Outback 2.5i
BMW 328i Touring
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N20
FB25
Engine Code
N20-B20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2498 CC
Engine Capacity
1997 CC
171 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
242 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i
171 bhp
242 bhp
BMW 328i Touring
235 NM
at 4100 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1250 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i
235 NM
350 NM
BMW 328i Touring
Performance
Subaru Outback 2.5i
BMW 328i Touring
123 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec
Subaru Outback 2.5i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
BMW 328i Touring
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9.42 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.96 kg/bhp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
9.42 kg/bhp
6.96 kg/bhp
BMW 328i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Outback 2.5i
BMW 328i Touring
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i
37 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 328i Touring
28 mpg
city
31 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
No data
65 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
531 mi
Range
541 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i
531 mi
541 mi
BMW 328i 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).
130.7 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i
144 kWh
130.7 kWh
BMW 328i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
162 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Outback 2.5i
BMW 328i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
430 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
526 L
Boot Capacity
495 L











1726 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1500 L















