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BMW 7 Series vs Subaru Outback comparison

Compare performance (571 HP vs 169 HP), boot space and price (102,800 £ vs 40,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 7 Series or Subaru Outback?

BMW 7 Series vs Subaru Outback: Key differences

BMW 7 Series

  • significantly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Subaru Outback

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • visibly lighter
  • very slightly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

7 Series

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Subaru Outback is clearly cheaper – starting at 40,000 £ , while the BMW 7 Series costs 102,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 62,751 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 7 Series uses 3.3 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Subaru Outback with 8.6 L/100km. The difference is about 5.3 L/100km.

Outback

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 7 Series offers significantly more power – delivering 571 HP compared to 169 HP. That’s roughly 402 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 7 Series is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.3 s, while the Subaru Outback takes 10.2 s. That’s about 5.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 7 Series delivers considerably more torque with 800 Nm compared to 252 Nm. That’s about 548 Nm more.

7 Series

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Subaru Outback is visibly lighter – 1,643 kg compared to 2,255 kg. The difference is around 612 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Subaru Outback offers very slightly more boot space – 561 L compared to 540 L. That’s a difference of about 21 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 7 Series carries somewhat more – 665 kg compared to 557 kg. That’s a difference of about 108 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 7 Series is decisively ahead 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 £102,800
7 Series

BMW 7 Series

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 300 - 571 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3.3 - 6.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 80 km
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BMW 7 Series
Subaru Outback

Costs and Consumption
Price
102,800 - 128,700 £
Price
40,000 - 44,400 £
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
80 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
74 - 160 g/km
co2
193 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,255 - 2,525 kg
Curb weight
1,643 - 1,676 kg
Trunk capacity
525 - 540 L
Trunk capacity
561 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,950 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
605 - 665 kg
Payload
524 - 557 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
300 - 571 HP
Power HP
169 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 5.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
670 - 800 Nm
Torque
252 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
220 - 420 kW
Power kW
124 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
2,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Subaru
What drive types are available for the BMW 7 Series?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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