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BMW i7 vs Subaru Outback comparison

Compare performance (659 HP vs 169 HP), boot space and price (99,300 £ vs 40,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW i7 or Subaru Outback?

BMW i7 vs Subaru Outback: Key differences

BMW i7

  • clearly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Subaru Outback

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
  • somewhat more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

i7

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Subaru Outback is significantly cheaper – starting at 40,000 £ , while the BMW i7 costs 99,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 59,322 £.

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 i7 offers clearly more power – delivering 659 HP compared to 169 HP. That’s roughly 490 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW i7 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the Subaru Outback takes 10.2 s. That’s about 6.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW i7 delivers significantly more torque with 1,100 Nm compared to 252 Nm. That’s about 848 Nm more.

i7

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 clearly lighter – 1,643 kg compared to 2,595 kg. The difference is around 952 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Subaru Outback offers somewhat more boot space – 561 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 61 L.

When it comes to payload, the Subaru Outback carries only slightly more – 557 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 22 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW i7 is far ahead overall 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 £99,300
i7

BMW i7

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 455 - 659 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.5 - 20.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 559 - 624 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
99,300 - 157,200 £
Price
40,000 - 44,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
8.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 - 20.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
559 - 624 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 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
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,595 - 2,770 kg
Curb weight
1,643 - 1,676 kg
Trunk capacity
500 L
Trunk capacity
561 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,950 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
480 - 535 kg
Payload
524 - 557 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
455 - 659 HP
Power HP
169 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 5.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
650 - 1,100 Nm
Torque
252 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
335 - 485 kW
Power kW
124 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
2,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2,022 - 2,023
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Subaru
Is the BMW i7 offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW i7 is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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