The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)

€ 38,700
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
€ 34,600
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 38,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,600

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI SCR.
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
55.7
Blueprint BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (12 - 15)
71.3
80
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
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 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
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 2.0 TDI SCR
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3404 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4652 lb
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.5 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)

General

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

Performance

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
140 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
56 mpg
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
57 mpg
56 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
47 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
864 mi
Range
976 mi
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
864 mi
976 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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
84.3 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1248 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data