2011 Subaru Outback vs. 2011 BMW 125
To start off, both 2011 Subaru Outback and 2011 BMW 125 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Outback is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Outback (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2011 BMW 125. (215 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Outback weights approximately 288 kg more than 2011 BMW 125. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Subaru Outback is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 BMW 125. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Outback will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Subaru Outback (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 125. (270 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Outback will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Subaru Outback | 2011 BMW 125 | |
| Make | Subaru | BMW |
| Model | Outback | 125 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1608 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1821 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1669 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2741 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 53 L |
