The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition (10 - 11) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI (10 - 12)

€ 34,300
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition (10 - 11) BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
€ 30,100
 VW Passat 1.8 TSI (10 - 12) VW Passat 1.8 TSI
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 23.8 cm shorter, 0.3 cm narrower and 6.4 cm lower than the VW Passat 1.8 TSI.
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
1406
Blueprint BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition (10 - 11)
1817
1989
1470
Blueprint VW Passat 1.8 TSI (10 - 12)
1820
2062
1817 mm
Width
1820 mm
1989 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1406 mm
Height
1470 mm
Blueprint BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition (10 - 11)
2760
4531
Blueprint VW Passat 1.8 TSI (10 - 12)
2712
4769
4531 mm
Length
4769 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
1495 kg
Kerb Weight
1502 kg
1940 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2030 kg
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
7 kg
0.47 %
VW Passat 1.8 TSI (10 - 12)

General

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
E90
Generation
B7
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
161 bhp
at 3250 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
161 bhp
158 bhp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
380 NM
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
380 NM
250 NM
VW Passat 1.8 TSI

Performance

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

111 m
0.000 sec

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition

62 mph 62
mph

118 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.8 TSI

▶ REPLAY
9.29 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.51 kg/bhp
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
9.29 kg/bhp
9.51 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
69 mpg
41 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
56 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
motorway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
61 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
925 mi
Range
630 mi
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
925 mi
630 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
130.7 kWh
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
84.3 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
109 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
160 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
528 kg
460 L
Boot Capacity
565 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data