The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Outback 3.6R Automatic (09 - 13) vs. BMW 325d Touring Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 50,700

€ 40,900

€ 50,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,900
ⓘ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 9.8 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 7.4 inches taller than the BMW 325d Touring.
Subaru Outback 3.6R
BMW 325d Touring
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
178.2
188 in
Length
178.2 in
108.1 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Outback 3.6R
BMW 325d Touring
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.6 %

General
Subaru Outback 3.6R
BMW 325d Touring
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 325d Touring
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
EZ36
Engine Code
M57-D30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
256 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Subaru Outback 3.6R
256 hp
194 hp
BMW 325d Touring
258 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Subaru Outback 3.6R
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 325d Touring
Performance
Subaru Outback 3.6R
BMW 325d Touring
143 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Outback 3.6R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d Touring
▶ REPLAY
14.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.04 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 3.6R
14.34 lb/hp
19.04 lb/hp
BMW 325d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Outback 3.6R
BMW 325d Touring
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Subaru Outback 3.6R
24 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 325d Touring
16 mpg
city
29 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
404 mi
Range
601 mi
Subaru Outback 3.6R
404 mi
601 mi
BMW 325d Touring
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).
129.6 kWh
Subaru Outback 3.6R
189.4 kWh
129.6 kWh
BMW 325d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Outback 3.6R
BMW 325d Touring
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