The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320d xDrive (08 - 10) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)

€ 36,700
BMW 320d xDrive (08 - 10) BMW 320d
€ 50,200
 VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..) VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
€ 36,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,200

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 320d is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF.
BMW 320d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
55.9
Blueprint BMW 320d xDrive (08 - 10)
71.5
78.3
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)
72.1
82
71.5 in
Width
72.1 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
55.9 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint BMW 320d xDrive (08 - 10)
108.7
178.4
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)
109.7
188
178.4 in
Length
188 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 320d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
BMW 320d xDrive (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.73 %
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)

General

BMW 320d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
E90
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 320d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 320d
175 hp
268 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 320d
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF

Performance

BMW 320d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d

62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF

▶ REPLAY
20.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.53 lb/hp
BMW 320d
20.15 lb/hp
13.53 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 320d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 320d
44 mpg
34 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
35 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
702 mi
Range
586 mi
BMW 320d
702 mi
586 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Environmental Impact
111 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).
132.6 kWh
BMW 320d
111 kWh
132.6 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 320d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data