The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320d (12 - 15) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 17)

€ 36,500
BMW 320d (12 - 15) BMW 320d
€ 36,300
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 17) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,300

ⓘ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 5.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
BMW 320d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
56.3
Blueprint BMW 320d (12 - 15)
71.3
80
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 17)
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.3 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint BMW 320d (12 - 15)
110.6
182
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 17)
109.7
187.7
182 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 320d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4586 lb
BMW 320d (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.66 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 17)

General

BMW 320d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
F30
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 BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
*DFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 320d
181 hp
187 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
BMW 320d
280 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Performance

BMW 320d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
146 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 320d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
56 mpg
BMW 320d
52 mpg
56 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
41 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
787 mi
Range
976 mi
BMW 320d
787 mi
976 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
86.4 kWh
BMW 320d
92.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 320d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data