The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320d (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)

€ 39,800
BMW 320d (15 - 18) BMW 320d
€ 40,700
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 39,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,700

ⓘ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 5.3 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 (15 - 18)
71.3
80
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
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 (15 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
109.7
187.7
182.4 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 320d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3558 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4894 lb
BMW 320d (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
240 lb
6.74 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)

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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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 B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
*DFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 320d
187 hp
187 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
BMW 320d
295 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
143 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 320d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW 320d
59 mpg
48 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
48 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
885 mi
Range
837 mi
BMW 320d
885 mi
837 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
100.7 kWh
BMW 320d
82.2 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 320d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1336 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data