The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320d xDrive (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (17 - 18)

€ 42,300
BMW 320d xDrive (15 - 18) BMW 320d
€ 31,700
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (17 - 18) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 42,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 320d is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.3 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
BMW 320d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
56.5
Blueprint BMW 320d xDrive (15 - 18)
71.3
80
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (17 - 18)
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.5 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint BMW 320d xDrive (15 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (17 - 18)
109.7
187.7
182.4 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 320d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
BMW 320d xDrive (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
192 lb
5.48 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (17 - 18)

General

BMW 320d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
F30
Generation
B8
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 TDI SCR BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 320d
187 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 320d
295 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Performance

BMW 320d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
145 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

▶ REPLAY
18.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.39 lb/hp
BMW 320d
18.74 lb/hp
22.39 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 320d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
56 mpg
BMW 320d
53 mpg
56 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
44 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
805 mi
Range
976 mi
BMW 320d
805 mi
976 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
86.4 kWh
BMW 320d
90.4 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 320d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1206 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data