The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition (10 - 11) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14)

€ 34,300
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition (10 - 11) BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
€ 35,700
 VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 TSI
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,700

ⓘ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 TSI.
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
55.4
Blueprint BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition (10 - 11)
71.5
78.3
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14)
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
Blueprint BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition (10 - 11)
108.7
178.4
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14)
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 TSI
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3404 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4586 lb
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.17 %
VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14)

General

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
E90
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
161 hp
207 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
280 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI

Performance

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
20.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.44 lb/hp
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
20.47 lb/hp
16.44 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
57 mpg
31 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
47 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
925 mi
Range
565 mi
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
925 mi
565 mi
VW Passat 2.0 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).
145.8 kWh
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
84.3 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data