BMW 5 series 2016 vs Subaru Outback 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Diesel (BMW 5 series) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Subaru Outback) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 260 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 375 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| BMW 5 series engine produces 70 HP less power than Subaru Outback, but torque is 25 NM more than Subaru Outback. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 9.0 | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 5 series consumes 4.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Outback, which means that by driving the BMW 5 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 705 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1530 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 1650 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 220 mm (8.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Subaru Outback can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2016 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with great resource. Overall, the chains are more reliable than in BMW N-series engines, but also tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine requires good quality fuel, maintenance and ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2016 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.94 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.68 m | |
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BMW 5 series is larger, but lower. BMW 5 series is 8 cm longer than the Subaru Outback, 1 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 18 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 570 litres | 920 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1700 litres | 2143 litres | |
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Subaru Outback has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the BMW 5 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Subaru Outback (by 443 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight: | 2`390 kg | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 23 400 | 22 000 | |
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