Subaru Outback 2025 vs BMW X5 2023
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Subaru Outback is available only with four wheel (4x4) drive, while BMW X5 can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, BMW X5 also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 2.4 - 2.5 (petrol) | 3.0 - 4.4 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 - 260 HP | 286 - 530 HP | |
| Torque: | 241 - 376 NM | 450 - 750 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 4.3 - 6.1 seconds | |
| In general, BMW X5 are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Subaru Outback. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 1.1 | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 221 - 241 mm (8.7 - 9.5 inches) | 214 - 221 mm (8.4 - 8.7 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 2.00 m | |
| Height: | 1.74 m | 1.77 m | |
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Subaru Outback is smaller. Subaru Outback is 7 cm shorter than the BMW X5, 12 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Outback is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 980 litres | 650 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2280 litres | 1870 litres | |
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Subaru Outback has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The BMW X5 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Subaru Outback (by 410 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 12.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Outback is 1.5 metres less than that of the BMW X5, which means Subaru Outback can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | no data | ~ 2`981 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 59 200 | |
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