The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition (12 - 15) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR (18 - 19)
€ 36,500
€ 32,300
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300
ⓘ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 5.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR.
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
55.7
71.3
80
58.1
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
55.7 in
Height
58.1 in
110.6
182
109.7
187.7
182 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.88 %
General
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
F30
Generation
B8
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 SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
161 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
280 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
143 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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20.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.39 lb/hp
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
20.4 lb/hp
22.39 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
57 mpg
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
57 mpg
57 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
45 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
864 mi
Range
1000 mi
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
864 mi
1000 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
84.3 kWh
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
84.3 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1206 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
