The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)

€ 40,400
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (13 - 15) BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
€ 45,200
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18) VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 40,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,200

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 5.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 3.4 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
56.3
Blueprint BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (13 - 15)
71.3
80
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.3 in
Height
59.7 in
Blueprint BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
109.7
187.7
182 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5093 lb
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
331 lb
8.65 %
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)

General

BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
F31
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
*CUA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
161 hp
237 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
280 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Performance

BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
138 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

 REPLAY
21.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.14 lb/hp
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
21.7 lb/hp
16.14 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
55 mpg
43 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
46 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
824 mi
Range
746 mi
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
824 mi
746 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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).
113.1 kWh
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
88.5 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft