The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14)
€ 38,300

€ 28,500

€ 38,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.8 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 3.1 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
56.3
71.3
80
59.4
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.3 in
Height
59.4 in
110.6
182
106.8
187.8
182 in
Length
187.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3411 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.47 %

General
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
F31
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
*CAY*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
161 hp
104 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
138 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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21.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.8 lb/hp
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
21.5 lb/hp
32.8 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
55 mpg
55 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
44 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
824 mi
Range
1012 mi
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
824 mi
1012 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
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).
88.5 kWh
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
88.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1197 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft












42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft