The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320d xDrive (10 - 11) vs. VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14)

€ 36,900
BMW 320d xDrive (10 - 11) BMW 320d
€ 30,400
 VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400

ⓘ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 9.4 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI.
BMW 320d
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 320d xDrive (10 - 11)
71.5
78.3
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14)
71.7
81.2
71.5 in
Width
71.7 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
55.9 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint BMW 320d xDrive (10 - 11)
108.7
178.4
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14)
106.8
187.8
178.4 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 320d
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4696 lb
BMW 320d xDrive (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.25 %
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14)

General

BMW 320d
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
E90
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 320d
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
BMP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 320d
181 hp
138 hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 320d
280 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI

Performance

BMW 320d
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI

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19.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.24 lb/hp
BMW 320d
19.49 lb/hp
25.24 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 320d
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW 320d
45 mpg
50 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
37 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
729 mi
Range
925 mi
BMW 320d
729 mi
925 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
107 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).
96.7 kWh
BMW 320d
107 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 320d
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data