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BMW 5 Series Touring vs Subaru Outback comparison

Compare performance (727 HP vs 169 HP), boot space and price (52,500 £ vs 40,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Touring or Subaru Outback?

BMW 5 Series Touring vs Subaru Outback: Key differences

BMW 5 Series Touring

  • clearly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly more trunk space
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Subaru Outback

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  • noticeably cheaper
  • a bit lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

5 Series Touring

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Subaru Outback is noticeably cheaper – starting at 40,000 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Touring costs 52,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,522 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 5 Series Touring uses 2.3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Subaru Outback with 8.6 L/100km. The difference is about 6.3 L/100km.

Outback

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers clearly more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 169 HP. That’s roughly 558 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Touring is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Subaru Outback takes 10.2 s. That’s about 6.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Touring delivers clearly more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 252 Nm. That’s about 748 Nm more.

5 Series Touring

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Subaru Outback is a bit lighter – 1,643 kg compared to 1,850 kg. The difference is around 207 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers only slightly more boot space – 570 L compared to 561 L. That’s a difference of about 9 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Touring carries somewhat more – 620 kg compared to 557 kg. That’s a difference of about 63 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 5 Series Touring stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £52,500
5 Series Touring

BMW 5 Series Touring

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 197 - 727 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.3 - 6.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 65 - 98 km
BMW 5 Series Touring
Subaru Outback

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BMW 5 Series Touring

The BMW 5 Series Touring takes executive elegance and stretches it into a practical estate, marrying refined interior comfort with everyday usability. It drives with reassuring poise, offers plenty of space for luggage or a small life's worth of gear, and somehow manages to look sharper than most saloons in the car park — a compelling choice if you want luxury without surrendering practicality.

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Subaru Outback

The Subaru Outback is the do-it-all wagon for buyers who want SUV capability without the SUV bulk, blending rugged confidence with everyday civility. It's practical, dependable, and built to shrug off rough gravel tracks or rainy commutes with a grin — ideal for buyers who actually use their vehicles, not just park them for show.

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Subaru Outback

Costs and Consumption

Price
52,500 - 126,200 £
Price
40,000 - 44,400 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
65 - 98 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
53 - 157 g/km
co2
193 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,850 - 2,550 kg
Curb weight
1,643 - 1,676 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
Trunk capacity
561 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
500 - 620 kg
Payload
524 - 557 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Power HP
169 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
252 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
124 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
2,498 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Subaru
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