BMW 3 series 2018 vs Subaru Outback 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 175 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 235 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.1 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 15 HP more power than Subaru Outback, whereas torque is 165 NM more than Subaru Outback. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 3.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Outback, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 495 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Outback. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 2 sērija | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Forester, Subaru Legacy | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The BMW 3 series engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.68 m | |
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BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 11 cm shorter than the Subaru Outback, 1 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 24 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 512 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1510 litres | no data | |
| BMW 3 series has 12 litres less trunk space than the Subaru Outback. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.4 metres more than that of the Subaru Outback, which means BMW 3 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`190 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Subaru Outback scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 26 600 | 26 000 | |
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