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Subaru Outback vs BMW 3 Series Touring comparison
Compare performance (169 HP vs 530 HP), boot space and price (40,000 £ vs 41,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Subaru Outback or BMW 3 Series Touring?
Outback
Costs and Efficiency:
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Subaru Outback is only slightly cheaper – starting at 40,000 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Touring costs 41,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,037 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Touring uses 2.5 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Subaru Outback with 8.6 L/100km. The difference is about 6.1 L/100km.
3 Series Touring
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 3 Series Touring offers substantially more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 169 HP. That’s roughly 361 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 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 3 Series Touring delivers considerably more torque with 700 Nm compared to 252 Nm. That’s about 448 Nm more.
Space and Everyday Use:
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, Subaru Outback is very slightly lighter – 1,643 kg compared to 1,650 kg. The difference is around 7 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 very slightly more – 557 kg compared to 520 kg. That’s a difference of about 37 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The BMW 3 Series Touring is clearly superior 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 £41,100
BMW 3 Series Touring
Subaru Outback
BMW 3 Series Touring
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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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BMW 3 Series Touring
The BMW 3 Series Touring blends sporting poise with everyday practicality, wrapping sharp handling and a premium cabin into a wagon that actually makes errands feel enjoyable. It’s the kind of car that hides a family-hauler’s sense of duty beneath a driver's-car attitude — useful, classy, and just cheeky enough to make you smile on the open road.
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Subaru Outback
BMW 3 Series Touring
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
40,000 - 44,400 £
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Price
41,100 - 91,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
8.6 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
91 - 97 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
19.5 kWh
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co2
193 g/km
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co2
57 - 233 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
40 - 59 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,643 - 1,676 kg
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Curb weight
1,650 - 2,025 kg
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Trunk capacity
561 L
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Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
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Length
-
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Length
4,713 mm
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Width
1,875 mm
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Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,440 - 1,448 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,420 - 1,510 L
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Payload
524 - 557 kg
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Payload
430 - 520 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
CVT
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
169 HP
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Power HP
150 - 530 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 8.8 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
213 - 250 km/h
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Torque
252 Nm
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Power kW
124 kW
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Power kW
110 - 390 kW
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Engine capacity
2,498 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
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Brand
Subaru
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Brand
BMW
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