The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Outback 3.6R Automatic (09 - 13) vs. BMW 320d Touring DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 50,700
€ 36,100
€ 50,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Subaru Outback 3.6R is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 10 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 7.4 inches taller than the BMW 320d Touring DPF.
Subaru Outback 3.6R
BMW 320d Touring DPF
63.2
71.7
80.9
55.8
71.5
78.3
71.7 in
Width
71.5 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
63.2 in
Height
55.8 in
108.1
188
108.7
178
188 in
Length
178 in
108.1 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Outback 3.6R
BMW 320d Touring DPF
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.2 %
General
Subaru Outback 3.6R
BMW 320d Touring DPF
BM/BR
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Outback 3.6R
BMW 320d Touring DPF
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M47
EZ36
Engine Code
M47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
256 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Subaru Outback 3.6R
256 hp
161 hp
BMW 320d Touring DPF
258 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Subaru Outback 3.6R
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 320d Touring DPF
Performance
Subaru Outback 3.6R
BMW 320d Touring DPF
143 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Outback 3.6R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320d Touring DPF
▶ REPLAY
14.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.84 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 3.6R
14.34 lb/hp
21.84 lb/hp
BMW 320d Touring DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Outback 3.6R
BMW 320d Touring DPF
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Subaru Outback 3.6R
24 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 320d Touring DPF
16 mpg
city
25 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
404 mi
Range
549 mi
Subaru Outback 3.6R
404 mi
549 mi
BMW 320d Touring DPF
Environmental Impact
189.4 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).
141.9 kWh
Subaru Outback 3.6R
189.4 kWh
141.9 kWh
BMW 320d Touring DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Outback 3.6R
BMW 320d Touring DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
48.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.2 cu ft
