The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Outback 3.6R Automatic (09 - 13) vs. BMW 325xi Touring Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 50,700
€ 41,000
€ 50,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,000
ⓘ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 325xi Touring.
Subaru Outback 3.6R
BMW 325xi 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
188 in
Length
178 in
108.1 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Outback 3.6R
BMW 325xi Touring
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.03 %
General
Subaru Outback 3.6R
BMW 325xi Touring
BM/BR
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Outback 3.6R
BMW 325xi Touring
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
EZ36
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
256 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Subaru Outback 3.6R
256 hp
215 hp
BMW 325xi Touring
258 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Subaru Outback 3.6R
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325xi Touring
Performance
Subaru Outback 3.6R
BMW 325xi Touring
143 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Outback 3.6R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi Touring
▶ REPLAY
14.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.79 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 3.6R
14.34 lb/hp
17.79 lb/hp
BMW 325xi Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Outback 3.6R
BMW 325xi Touring
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Subaru Outback 3.6R
24 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 325xi Touring
16 mpg
city
22 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
404 mi
Range
490 mi
Subaru Outback 3.6R
404 mi
490 mi
BMW 325xi 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).
151.6 kWh
Subaru Outback 3.6R
189.4 kWh
151.6 kWh
BMW 325xi Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Outback 3.6R
BMW 325xi 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
