The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Outback 2.5i Lineartronic (15 - 18) vs. BMW 320i Touring Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 36,900
€ 32,500
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Subaru Outback 2.5i is significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 11.6 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 7.4 inches taller than the BMW 320i Touring.
Subaru Outback 2.5i
BMW 320i Touring
63.2
72.4
81.4
55.8
71.5
78.3
72.4 in
Width
71.5 in
81.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
63.2 in
Height
55.8 in
108.1
189.6
108.7
178
189.6 in
Length
178 in
108.1 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Outback 2.5i
BMW 320i Touring
3488 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
104 lb
2.98 %
General
Subaru Outback 2.5i
BMW 320i Touring
B6
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade 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 N46
FB25
Engine Code
N46-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
173 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i
173 hp
148 hp
BMW 320i Touring
173 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i
173 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
BMW 320i Touring
Performance
Subaru Outback 2.5i
BMW 320i Touring
130 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Outback 2.5i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i Touring
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20.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.86 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
20.16 lb/hp
22.86 lb/hp
BMW 320i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Outback 2.5i
BMW 320i Touring
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i
34 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 320i Touring
27 mpg
city
21 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
533 mi
Range
483 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i
533 mi
483 mi
BMW 320i Touring
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
153.5 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i
132.6 kWh
153.5 kWh
BMW 320i Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Outback 2.5i
BMW 320i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
15.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
52.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.2 cu ft
