The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..)

€ 39,800
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition (15 - 18) BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
€ 43,700
 VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..) VW Passat GTE
€ 39,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,700

ⓘ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, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Passat GTE.
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat GTE
55.7
Blueprint BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition (15 - 18)
71.3
80
58.4
Blueprint VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..)
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
55.7 in
Height
58.4 in
Blueprint BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition (15 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..)
109.7
191.9
182.4 in
Length
191.9 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat GTE
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4894 lb
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
518 lb
13.58 %
VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..)

General

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat GTE
F30
Generation
B8
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 GTE
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
161 hp
215 hp
VW Passat GTE
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat GTE

Performance

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat GTE
143 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat GTE

▶ REPLAY
20.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.74 lb/hp
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
20.47 lb/hp
17.74 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
168 mpg
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
60 mpg
168 mpg
VW Passat GTE
50 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
908 mi
Range
2219 mi
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
908 mi
2219 mi
VW Passat GTE
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).
26.6 kWh
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
80.3 kWh
26.6 kWh
VW Passat GTE
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
43 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat GTE
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data