The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Outback 3.6R Automatic (09 - 13) vs. BMW 325d Touring Steptronic (16 - 18)
€ 50,700
€ 47,800
€ 50,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,800
ⓘ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 5.6 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 6.9 inches taller than the BMW 325d Touring.
Subaru Outback 3.6R
BMW 325d Touring
63.2
71.7
80.9
56.3
71.3
80
71.7 in
Width
71.3 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
63.2 in
Height
56.3 in
108.1
188
110.6
182.4
188 in
Length
182.4 in
108.1 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Outback 3.6R
BMW 325d Touring
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.9 %
General
Subaru Outback 3.6R
BMW 325d Touring
BM/BR
Generation
F31
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Outback 3.6R
BMW 325d Touring
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW B47
EZ36
Engine Code
B47-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
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
Subaru Outback 3.6R
256 hp
221 hp
BMW 325d Touring
258 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Outback 3.6R
258 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 325d Touring
Performance
Subaru Outback 3.6R
BMW 325d Touring
143 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Outback 3.6R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325d Touring
▶ REPLAY
14.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.46 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 3.6R
14.34 lb/hp
16.46 lb/hp
BMW 325d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Outback 3.6R
BMW 325d Touring
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Subaru Outback 3.6R
24 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 325d Touring
16 mpg
city
44 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
404 mi
Range
754 mi
Subaru Outback 3.6R
404 mi
754 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).
96.7 kWh
Subaru Outback 3.6R
189.4 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 325d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Outback 3.6R
BMW 325d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft
48.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft
