The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition (12 - 15) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)

€ 34,300
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition (12 - 15) BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
€ 32,600
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
56.3
Blueprint BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition (12 - 15)
71.3
80
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.3 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition (12 - 15)
110.6
182
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
106.8
187.8
182 in
Length
187.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.08 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)

General

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
F30
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N13
Engine Series
N13-B16
Engine Code
BMR
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
168 hp
168 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
143 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
19.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.47 lb/hp
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
19.23 lb/hp
20.47 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
51 mpg
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
44 mpg
51 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
34 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
703 mi
Range
946 mi
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
703 mi
946 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
94.6 kWh
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
100.4 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data