The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition (10 - 11) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
€ 34,300
€ 33,300
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300
ⓘ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 9.4 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
55.4
71.5
78.3
57.9
71.7
81.2
71.5 in
Width
71.7 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
55.4 in
Height
57.9 in
108.7
178.4
106.8
187.8
178.4 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3382 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.54 %
General
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
E90
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
*CFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
161 hp
175 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
280 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
142 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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20.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.33 lb/hp
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
20.47 lb/hp
19.33 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
51 mpg
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
57 mpg
51 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
47 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
925 mi
Range
946 mi
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
925 mi
946 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
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).
94.6 kWh
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
84.3 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
