The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)

€ 38,900
BMW 320d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) BMW 320d
€ 39,800
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 38,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,800

ⓘ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 9.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR.
BMW 320d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
55.9
Blueprint BMW 320d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
71.5
78.3
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 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 Automatic (08 - 10)
108.7
178.4
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
109.7
187.7
178.4 in
Length
187.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 320d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3411 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4652 lb
BMW 320d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
150 lb
4.21 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)

General

BMW 320d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
E90
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 320d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
*DFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 320d
175 hp
187 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
BMW 320d
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

BMW 320d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
138 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
20.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.24 lb/hp
BMW 320d
20.34 lb/hp
18.24 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 320d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 320d
40 mpg
52 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
30 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
642 mi
Range
912 mi
BMW 320d
642 mi
912 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
92.5 kWh
BMW 320d
121.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 320d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1241 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data