The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)

€ 42,000
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (15 - 18) BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
€ 30,600
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 13.6 cm shorter, 0.9 cm narrower and 5.4 cm lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
1416
Blueprint BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (15 - 18)
1811
2031
1470
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
1820
2062
1811 mm
Width
1820 mm
2031 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1416 mm
Height
1470 mm
Blueprint BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (15 - 18)
2810
4633
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
2712
4769
4633 mm
Length
4769 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1598 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2120 kg
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
93 kg
5.82 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)

General

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
F30
Generation
B7
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
*CDG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
161 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
161 bhp
148 bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
400 NM
220 NM
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Performance

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
140 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

108 m
0.000 sec

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition

62 mph 62
mph

136 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

▶ REPLAY
9.35 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.8 kg/bhp
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
9.35 kg/bhp
10.8 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
74 mpg  ( 83 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
6.9 kg✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
83 MPGe
7 MPGe
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
61 mpg
city
9.2 kg
No data
motorway
5.6 kg
57 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
21 kg
932 mi
Range
303 mi
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
932 mi
303 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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).
31.5 kWh
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
78.2 kWh
31.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
117 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
522 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
565 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data