BMW M3 Touring vs Subaru Outback

Subaru Outback

Verdict

The Outback is about 69% cheaper, while the M3 Touring is 65% more powerful. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.

The M3 Touring Competition M xDrive (RM898,800) sits above every Outback variant here, so the verdict compares the closest-priced pairing — use the selectors above to match any two trims.

What the M3 Touring has over the Outback

Airbag Disable FunctionPower SocketsNavigationParking Sensor FrontHead-up DisplayAuto Parking

What the Outback has over the M3 Touring

Front FoglampsSunroofSun Shade

Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.

The M3 Touring's wheelbase is 112 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom.

M3 Touring 4,801 × 1,903 × 1,446 mm · wheelbase 2,857 mmOutback 4,870 × 1,875 × 1,682 mm · wheelbase 2,745 mm

Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.

Price & overview
Price	RM898,800	RM279,000✓
Body type	Wagon	Wagon
Segment	Compact Executive	D-Segment
Assembly	CBU	CBU
Ownership
Road tax / year	RM2,113	RM878✓
Monthly instalment (est.)	RM9,175/mo	RM2,850/mo✓
Insurance / year (est.)	RM23,715	RM7,601✓
Powertrain
Engine Tech	24-valve DOHC with Twin Turbochargers, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift	Direct Fuel Injection, Horizontally Opposed, 4-Cylinder, DOHC 16-Valve, Boxer Engine
Capacity	2,993 cc	2,498 cc
Horsepower	523 hp at 6,250 rpm✓	185 hp at 5,800 rpm
Torque	650 Nm at 2,750 rpm✓	245 Nm at 3,400 rpm
Cylinder Arrangement	Inline 6	Boxer 4
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol
Bore × Stroke	—	94 mm × 90 mm
Compression Ratio	—	12
Drivetrain
Transmission	Conventional Automatic	CVT Automatic
Transmission Name	8-Speed Steptronic Sport Transmission	Lineartronic CVT
Gears	8	—
Transmission Manufacturer	ZF	Subaru
Driveline	All Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive
Performance & Efficiency
0-100 km/h	3.6 seconds✓	9.6 seconds
Top Speed	250 km/h✓	206 km/h
Dimensions
Length	4,801 mm	4,870 mm
Width	1,903 mm	1,875 mm
Height	1,446 mm	1,682 mm
Wheelbase	2,857 mm	2,745 mm
Weight	1,925 kg	1,756 kg
Fuel Tank	59 litres	63 litres
Doors	5	5
Seats	5	5
Boot Space	500 litres	522 litres✓
Front Tyre	275/35R19	225/60R18
Rear Tyre	295/30R20	225.60R18
Spare Tyre	Tyre Repair Kit	Space Saver
Factory Tyres	Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S	Bridgestone Alenza H/L33
Wiper Blade (Driver)	24 inch	—
Wiper Blade (Passenger)	19 inch	—
Wiper Blade (Rear)	11 inch	—
Chassis
Assembly	Germany (CBU)	Japan (CBU)
Front Suspension	Double Wishbones	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Multi-link	Double Wishbones
Front Wheels	19" Double Spoke Style 825 M Bicolour	18" Alloy
Rear Wheels	20" Double Spoke Style 825 M Bicolour	18" Alloy
Steering	Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)	Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist)
Chassis Notes	Adaptive M Suspension, M Sport Differential	—
Safety
Airbags	6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain)	7 (Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain)
ABS/EBD	✓	✓
Stability Control	✓	✓
Alarm	✓	✓
Immobilizer	✓	✓
Airbag Disable Function	✓	—
Child Safety Lock	Manual for Rear Doors	Manual for rear doors
Seat Belts	5 Three-point	5 three-point
Blind Spot Info System	✓	✓
ISOFIX	Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats	Available for Two Rear Passenger Seats
Autonomous Braking System	Yes	Yes
Lane-keeping Assist	Steering Correction	Steering Correction
Collision Warning	✓	✓
Seatbelt Reminder	For All Seats	All Seats
Lighting
Headlamps	Adaptive LED Projectors with High Beam Assist	LED Projector
Taillamps	Full LED	LED Combination
LED Daytime Running Lights	✓	✓
Front Foglamps	—	✓
Rear Foglamps	✓	✓
Wing Mirror Turn Indicators	✓	✓
Cabin
Front Seats	Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory Function	10-way power adjustable driver with memory, 8-way powered adjustment front passenger
Rear Seats	40:20:40 Split-folding	60:40 Split-folding
Front Air-con	Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control	Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control
Rear Air-con	Single-zone Automatic Climate Control	Rear AC vents
Sunroof	—	Front, Tilt and Slide
Power Sockets	1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear	—
Interior Lighting	Map Lights and Ambient Lights	Map Lights
Cup Holders	2 Front, 2 Rear	2 Front, 2 Rear
Sun Shade	—	Sunroof Shade
Audio	14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 16-Speaker Harman Kardon Sound System	11.6" HD Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 11-speaker Harman Kardon Sound System
Convenience
Power Windows	Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch	Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch
Engine Start	Keyless Push Button	Keyless Push Button
Locks	Keyless Operation	Keyless Operation and PIN Code Access
Auto Start/Stop	✓	✓
Auto Headlamps	✓	✓
Auto Wipers	✓	✓
Cruise Control	Adaptive Cruise Control	Adaptive Cruise Control
Tiptronic	✓	✓
Paddle Shift	✓	✓
Steering Audio Control	✓	✓
Steering Tilt	✓	✓
Steering Telescopic	✓	✓
Boot Operation	Powered Boot	Powered Boot
Parking Sensor Front	6 Sensors	—
Parking Sensor Rear	6 Sensors	4 Sensors
Reverse Camera	Yes, with 360-degree Camera	Yes, 360-degree View Monitor
Auto Parking	Yes	—
Folding Wing Mirrors	✓	✓
Bluetooth	✓	✓
Navigation	✓	—
Head-up Display	✓	—
Hill Start Assist	✓	✓
Instrument Cluster	Full LCD Monitor	Backlit Analogue
Parking Brake	Electronic	Electronic
Warranty
Warranty Mileage Manufacturer	Unlimited✓	100,000 km
Warranty Mileage Extended	Unlimited	—
Warranty Manufacturer	2 years	5 years✓
Warranty Extended	3 years	—

Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked November 2026.