The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 38,700
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
€ 44,300
 VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18) VW Passat GTE
€ 38,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,300

ⓘ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 1.6 inches lower than the VW Passat GTE.
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat GTE
55.7
Blueprint BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (12 - 15)
71.3
80
57.3
Blueprint VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
55.7 in
Height
57.3 in
Blueprint BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (12 - 15)
110.6
182
Blueprint VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)
109.9
187.7
182 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat GTE
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
511 lb
13.46 %
VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)

General

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat GTE
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat GTE
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
161 hp
215 hp
VW Passat GTE
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
280 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat GTE

Performance

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat GTE
140 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat GTE

▶ REPLAY
20.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
20.4 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
138 mpg
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
57 mpg
138 mpg
VW Passat GTE
47 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
864 mi
Range
1827 mi
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
864 mi
1827 mi
VW Passat GTE
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).
32.2 kWh
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
84.3 kWh
32.2 kWh
VW Passat GTE
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
61 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat GTE
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1054 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data