The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18)

€ 38,700
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
€ 32,000
 VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18) VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 38,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT.
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
55.7
Blueprint BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (12 - 15)
71.3
80
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18)
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 Steptronic (12 - 15)
110.6
182
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18)
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 1.6 TDI BMT
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3217 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.07 %
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18)

General

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
F30
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-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 BMT
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
20.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.26 lb/hp
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
20.4 lb/hp
27.26 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
57 mpg
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
57 mpg
57 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
47 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
864 mi
Range
894 mi
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
864 mi
894 mi
VW Passat 1.6 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).
84.3 kWh
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
84.3 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1193 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data