The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320d DPF Automatic (05 - 07) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)

€ 34,200
BMW 320d DPF Automatic (05 - 07) BMW 320d DPF
€ 33,600
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 320d DPF is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 320d DPF
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
55.9
Blueprint BMW 320d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
71.5
78.3
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 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 DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
108.7
178
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
109.7
187.7
178 in
Length
187.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 320d DPF
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3309 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
BMW 320d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.27 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)

General

BMW 320d DPF
VW Passat 2.0 TDI 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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 320d DPF
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW M47
Engine Series
M47-D20
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 320d DPF
161 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 320d DPF
251 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

BMW 320d DPF
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d DPF

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
20.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.36 lb/hp
BMW 320d DPF
20.61 lb/hp
22.36 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 320d DPF
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 320d DPF
35 mpg
52 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
26 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
565 mi
Range
912 mi
BMW 320d DPF
565 mi
912 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
137.9 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).
92.5 kWh
BMW 320d DPF
137.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 320d DPF
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1188 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data