The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320d BluePerformance (10 - 11) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17)

€ 35,500
BMW 320d BluePerformance (10 - 11) BMW 320d BluePerformance
€ 46,400
 VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17) VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 320d BluePerformance 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 TSI BMT.
BMW 320d BluePerformance
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
55.9
Blueprint BMW 320d BluePerformance (10 - 11)
71.5
78.3
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17)
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 BluePerformance (10 - 11)
108.7
178.4
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17)
109.7
187.7
178.4 in
Length
187.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 320d BluePerformance
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4894 lb
BMW 320d BluePerformance (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.44 %
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17)

General

BMW 320d BluePerformance
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
E90
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 320d BluePerformance
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 320d BluePerformance
181 hp
276 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 320d BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

BMW 320d BluePerformance
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d BluePerformance

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
18.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.9 lb/hp
BMW 320d BluePerformance
18.21 lb/hp
12.9 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 320d BluePerformance
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 320d BluePerformance
50 mpg
33 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
40 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
807 mi
Range
578 mi
BMW 320d BluePerformance
807 mi
578 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
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).
134.5 kWh
BMW 320d BluePerformance
96.7 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 320d BluePerformance
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data