The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)

€ 44,500
BMW 320d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18) BMW 320d
€ 44,600
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 44,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,600

ⓘ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 5.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR.
BMW 320d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
56.5
Blueprint BMW 320d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)
71.3
80
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)
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 Steptronic (15 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)
109.7
188
182.4 in
Length
188 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 320d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4872 lb
BMW 320d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.53 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)

General

BMW 320d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
F30
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-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 B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
*DFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 320d
187 hp
187 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
BMW 320d
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

BMW 320d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
142 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 320d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW 320d
50 mpg
48 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
43 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
754 mi
Range
837 mi
BMW 320d
754 mi
837 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
100.7 kWh
BMW 320d
96.7 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 320d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data