The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320d (10 - 11) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR (18 - 19)

€ 34,300
BMW 320d (10 - 11) BMW 320d
€ 32,300
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR (18 - 19) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 320d is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR.
BMW 320d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
55.9
Blueprint BMW 320d (10 - 11)
71.5
78.3
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR (18 - 19)
72.1
82
71.5 in
Width
72.1 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
55.9 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint BMW 320d (10 - 11)
108.7
178.4
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR (18 - 19)
109.7
187.7
178.4 in
Length
187.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 320d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
BMW 320d (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.54 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR (18 - 19)

General

BMW 320d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
E90
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 320d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 320d
181 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 320d
280 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

BMW 320d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
146 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
18.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.39 lb/hp
BMW 320d
18.21 lb/hp
22.39 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 320d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
57 mpg
BMW 320d
50 mpg
57 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
40 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
807 mi
Range
1000 mi
BMW 320d
807 mi
1000 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
96.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
84.3 kWh
BMW 320d
96.7 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 320d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1206 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data