Subaru Outback 2017 vs BMW 3 series 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 175 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 5.9 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Outback engine produces 83 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 165 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Subaru Outback reaches 100 km/h speed 4.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Outback consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Outback could require 255 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Outback consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 320'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Forester, Subaru Legacy | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 1 sērija, BMW 6 sērija, BMW Z4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| 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: | 4.82 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.44 m | |
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Subaru Outback is larger. Subaru Outback is 11 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 1 cm wider, while the height of Subaru Outback is 24 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 512 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1510 litres | |
| Subaru Outback has 12 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Outback is 0.4 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Subaru Outback can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 2`185 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Subaru Outback scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 26 400 | 24 200 | |
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