The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320d DPF Automatic (07 - 08) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)
€ 34,900
€ 30,500
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500
ⓘ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 9.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion.
BMW 320d DPF
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
55.9
71.5
78.3
57.5
72.1
82
71.5 in
Width
72.1 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
55.9 in
Height
57.5 in
108.7
178
109.7
187.7
178 in
Length
187.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320d DPF
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.01 %
General
BMW 320d DPF
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
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 manual transmission
Engine
BMW 320d DPF
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
*DCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 320d DPF
175 hp
118 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 320d DPF
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Performance
BMW 320d DPF
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
142 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
19.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.54 lb/hp
BMW 320d DPF
19.15 lb/hp
27.54 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320d DPF
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
64 mpg
BMW 320d DPF
44 mpg
64 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
33 mpg
city
55 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
702 mi
Range
991 mi
BMW 320d DPF
702 mi
991 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
111 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).
76.1 kWh
BMW 320d DPF
111 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320d DPF
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1204 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
