The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)

€ 38,700
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
€ 35,200
 VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
€ 38,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,200

ⓘ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 1.8 TSI BMT.
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
55.7
Blueprint BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (12 - 15)
71.3
80
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 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 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 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 1.8 TSI BMT
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.67 %
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)

General

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
F30
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
*CJS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
161 hp
178 hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT

Performance

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
20.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.33 lb/hp
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
20.4 lb/hp
18.33 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
57 mpg
40 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
47 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
864 mi
Range
695 mi
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
864 mi
695 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI 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).
111.8 kWh
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
84.3 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data