The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)

€ 42,000
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (15 - 18) BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
€ 28,700
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700

ⓘ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 5.3 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT.
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
55.7
Blueprint BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (15 - 18)
71.3
80
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
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 (15 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
109.7
187.7
182.4 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4299 lb
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.32 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)

General

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 1.4 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 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
161 hp
123 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
20.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25 lb/hp
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
20.61 lb/hp
25 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
47 mpg
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
62 mpg
47 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
51 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
932 mi
Range
733 mi
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
932 mi
733 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
94.8 kWh
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
78.2 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data