The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Outback 2.5i Lineartronic (15 - 18) vs. BMW 325d Touring (16 - 18)
€ 36,900
€ 45,600
€ 36,900
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 7.2 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 6.9 inches taller than the BMW 325d Touring.
Subaru Outback 2.5i
BMW 325d Touring
63.2
72.4
81.4
56.3
71.3
80
72.4 in
Width
71.3 in
81.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
63.2 in
Height
56.3 in
108.1
189.6
110.6
182.4
189.6 in
Length
182.4 in
108.1 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Outback 2.5i
BMW 325d Touring
3488 lb
Curb Weight
3616 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4685 lb
Weight Difference:
128 lb
3.54 %
General
Subaru Outback 2.5i
BMW 325d Touring
B6
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
173 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i
173 hp
221 hp
BMW 325d Touring
173 lb‑ft
at 4000 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
130 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Outback 2.5i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325d Touring
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20.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.36 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
20.16 lb/hp
16.36 lb/hp
BMW 325d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Outback 2.5i
BMW 325d Touring
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i
34 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 325d Touring
27 mpg
city
40 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
533 mi
Range
723 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i
533 mi
723 mi
BMW 325d 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).
100.7 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i
132.6 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 325d Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
259 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
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
15.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft












52.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft















