The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance (12 - 15) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17)

€ 37,700
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance (12 - 15) BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
€ 31,300
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 37,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,300

ⓘ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 5.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
55.7
Blueprint BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance (12 - 15)
71.3
80
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17)
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
55.7 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance (12 - 15)
110.6
182
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17)
109.7
187.7
182 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17)

General

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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 BluePerformance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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 BluePerformance
161 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
143 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
20.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.97 lb/hp
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
20.4 lb/hp
21.97 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
56 mpg
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
57 mpg
56 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
45 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
864 mi
Range
976 mi
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
864 mi
976 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
86.4 kWh
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
84.3 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data