The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Outback 2.5i Lineartronic (15 - 18) vs. BMW 325i Touring Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 36,900
€ 38,400
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,400
ⓘ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 325i Touring.
Subaru Outback 2.5i
BMW 325i 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 325i Touring
3488 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.82 %
General
Subaru Outback 2.5i
BMW 325i Touring
B6
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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 325i Touring
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
FB25
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
173 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i
173 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i Touring
173 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i
173 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325i Touring
Performance
Subaru Outback 2.5i
BMW 325i Touring
130 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Outback 2.5i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i Touring
▶ REPLAY
20.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.35 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
20.16 lb/hp
16.35 lb/hp
BMW 325i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Outback 2.5i
BMW 325i Touring
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i
34 mpg
33 mpg
BMW 325i Touring
27 mpg
city
24 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
533 mi
Range
544 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i
533 mi
544 mi
BMW 325i 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).
136.5 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i
132.6 kWh
136.5 kWh
BMW 325i Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Outback 2.5i
BMW 325i 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
