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Subaru Outback vs BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe comparison

Compare performance (169 HP vs 300 HP), boot space and price (40,000 £ vs 32,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Subaru Outback or BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe?

Subaru Outback vs BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe: Key differences

Subaru Outback

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  • noticeably more trunk space
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BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe

  • markedly cheaper
  • significantly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Outback

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is markedly cheaper – starting at 32,400 £ , while the Subaru Outback costs 40,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,663 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe uses 4.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Subaru Outback with 8.6 L/100km. The difference is about 4.4 L/100km.

2 Series Gran Coupe

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 2 Series Gran Coupe offers significantly more power – delivering 300 HP compared to 169 HP. That’s roughly 131 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Subaru Outback takes 10.2 s. That’s about 5.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe delivers markedly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 252 Nm. That’s about 148 Nm more.

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, BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is only slightly lighter – 1,495 kg compared to 1,643 kg. The difference is around 148 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Subaru Outback offers noticeably more boot space – 561 L compared to 430 L. That’s a difference of about 131 L.

When it comes to payload, the Subaru Outback carries slightly more – 557 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 72 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe 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 £32,400
2 Series Gran Coupe

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 122 - 300 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.2 - 7.5 L/100km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
40,000 - 44,400 £
Price
32,400 - 54,900 £
Consumption L/100km
8.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
193 g/km
co2
110 - 170 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,643 - 1,676 kg
Curb weight
1,495 - 1,650 kg
Trunk capacity
561 L
Trunk capacity
360 - 430 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,875 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
524 - 557 kg
Payload
455 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
169 HP
Power HP
122 - 300 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
252 Nm
Torque
230 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
124 kW
Power kW
90 - 221 kW
Engine capacity
2,498 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F
Brand
Subaru
Brand
BMW
Is the Subaru Outback offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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