The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320d DPF Automatic (05 - 07) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)

€ 34,200
BMW 320d DPF Automatic (05 - 07) BMW 320d DPF
€ 51,500
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,500

ⓘ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 10 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR.
BMW 320d DPF
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
55.9
Blueprint BMW 320d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
71.5
78.3
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)
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 SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)
109.7
188
178 in
Length
188 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 320d DPF
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5004 lb
BMW 320d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
Weight Difference:
496 lb
13 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)

General

BMW 320d DPF
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
E90
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 320d DPF
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW M47
Engine Series
M47-D20
Engine Code
*CUA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 320d DPF
161 hp
237 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 320d DPF
251 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

BMW 320d DPF
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
137 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d DPF

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 320d DPF
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 320d DPF
35 mpg
41 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
26 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
565 mi
Range
720 mi
BMW 320d DPF
565 mi
720 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
117.3 kWh
BMW 320d DPF
137.9 kWh
117.3 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 320d DPF
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data