BMW 5 series 2020 vs Subaru Outback 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (BMW 5 series) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Subaru Outback) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 333 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.2 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 183 HP more power than Subaru Outback, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Subaru Outback. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 4.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Subaru Outback is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Outback, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 5 series could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Outback. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| Subaru Outback 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 200 mm (7.9 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. | |||
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: | 8 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 7 sērija, BMW 6 sērija, BMW 8 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 5 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. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2020 3.0 engine: The B58 engine, compared to its predecessor, features a 20% increase in boost pressure, a closed-deck cylinder block design, an increased compression ratio of 11.0:1, and a slightly larger displacement of 2998 cc, up from 2979 cc, with an additional weight of 8 kg. Despite its advancements, the engine has several common ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2020 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.96 m | 4.79 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.61 m | |
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BMW 5 series is larger, but lower. BMW 5 series is 17 cm longer than the Subaru Outback, 5 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 526 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1700 litres | 1848 litres | |
| BMW 5 series has 34 litres more trunk space than the Subaru Outback. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Subaru Outback (by 148 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 1.4 metres more than that of the Subaru Outback, which means BMW 5 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`535 kg | 2`100 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 32 400 | 9000 | |
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