The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance (12 - 15) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14)
€ 37,700
€ 27,500
€ 37,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
55.7
71.3
80
57.6
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
55.7 in
Height
57.6 in
110.6
182
106.8
187.8
182 in
Length
187.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.99 %
General
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
F30
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 BluePerformance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
161 hp
104 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
143 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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20.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.9 lb/hp
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
20.4 lb/hp
31.9 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
57 mpg
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
57 mpg
57 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
45 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
864 mi
Range
1061 mi
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
864 mi
1061 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 BluePerformance
84.3 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
