The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Outback 2.5i Lineartronic (15 - 18) vs. BMW 325d Touring DPF Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 36,900

€ 39,500

€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,500
ⓘ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 325d Touring DPF.
Subaru Outback 2.5i
BMW 325d Touring DPF
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 325d Touring DPF
3488 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb

Weight Difference:
205 lb
5.55 %

General
Subaru Outback 2.5i
BMW 325d Touring DPF
B6
Generation
E91
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Outback 2.5i
BMW 325d Touring DPF
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
FB25
Engine Code
M57-D30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
173 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i
173 hp
194 hp
BMW 325d Touring DPF
173 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i
173 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 325d Touring DPF
Performance
Subaru Outback 2.5i
BMW 325d Touring DPF
130 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Outback 2.5i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d Touring DPF
▶ REPLAY
20.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.04 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
20.16 lb/hp
19.04 lb/hp
BMW 325d Touring DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Outback 2.5i
BMW 325d Touring DPF
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i
34 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 325d Touring DPF
27 mpg
city
28 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
533 mi
Range
583 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i
533 mi
583 mi
BMW 325d Touring DPF
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).
133.7 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i
132.6 kWh
133.7 kWh
BMW 325d Touring DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Outback 2.5i
BMW 325d Touring DPF
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