The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 41,500

€ 44,400

€ 41,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,400
ⓘ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 5.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 3.9 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6.
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
55.7
71.3
80
59.7
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
55.7 in
Height
59.7 in
110.6
182.4
106.8
187.8
182.4 in
Length
187.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3909 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb

Weight Difference:
437 lb
11.18 %

General
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
F31
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
*BWS*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
161 hp
296 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Performance
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
138 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
▶ REPLAY
21.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.21 lb/hp
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
21.57 lb/hp
13.21 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
57 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
47 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
864 mi
Range
454 mi
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
864 mi
454 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
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).
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).
176.2 kWh
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
84.3 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1206 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft












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