The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320d (12 - 15) vs. VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 36,500
€ 43,200
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 320d is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 14.5 cm shorter, 0.9 cm narrower and 4.1 cm lower than the VW Passat 3.6 V6.
BMW 320d
VW Passat 3.6 V6
1429
1811
2031
1470
1820
2062
1811 mm
Width
1820 mm
2031 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1429 mm
Height
1470 mm
2810
4624
2712
4769
4624 mm
Length
4769 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320d
VW Passat 3.6 V6
1495 kg
Kerb Weight
1722 kg
1970 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2240 kg
Weight Difference:
227 kg
13.18 %
General
BMW 320d
VW Passat 3.6 V6
F30
Generation
B7
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 320d
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
3597 CC
181 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
296 bhp
at 6600 rpm
BMW 320d
181 bhp
296 bhp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2400 rpm
BMW 320d
380 NM
350 NM
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Performance
BMW 320d
VW Passat 3.6 V6
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec
BMW 320d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
76 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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8.26 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.82 kg/bhp
BMW 320d
8.26 kg/bhp
5.82 kg/bhp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320d
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW 320d
63 mpg
30 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
49 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
motorway
38 mpg
57 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
68 L
787 mi
Range
454 mi
BMW 320d
787 mi
454 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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).
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).
176.2 kWh
BMW 320d
92.5 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
215 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320d
VW Passat 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
518 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
565 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
