The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)

€ 39,800
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition (15 - 18) BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
€ 30,500
 VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18) VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
€ 39,800
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 EfficientDynamics Edition is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.3 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion.
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
55.7
Blueprint BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition (15 - 18)
71.3
80
57.5
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
55.7 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition (15 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)
109.7
187.7
182.4 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.4 %
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)

General

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
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 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
*DCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
161 hp
118 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion

Performance

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
143 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
20.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.54 lb/hp
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
20.47 lb/hp
27.54 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
64 mpg
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
60 mpg
64 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
50 mpg
city
55 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
908 mi
Range
991 mi
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
908 mi
991 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
76.1 kWh
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
80.3 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1204 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data