The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320d Automatic (10 - 11) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 36,500
€ 33,900
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘ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 BMT.
BMW 320d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
55.9
71.5
78.3
58.1
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
108.7
178.4
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 BMT
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3404 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.53 %
General
BMW 320d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
E90
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-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 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 BMT
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 BMT
Performance
BMW 320d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
145 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23 lb/hp
BMW 320d
18.33 lb/hp
23 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 320d
44 mpg
55 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
35 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
715 mi
Range
954 mi
BMW 320d
715 mi
954 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
88.5 kWh
BMW 320d
109.1 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1248 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
