The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)
€ 36,400
€ 32,600
€ 36,400
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 BlueTDI.
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
56.3
71.3
80
57.9
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
110.6
182
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 BlueTDI
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3530 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
256 lb
7.25 %
General
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
F30
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N13
Engine Series
N13-B16
Engine Code
BMP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
168 hp
138 hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Performance
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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19.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.58 lb/hp
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
19.49 lb/hp
25.58 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
44 mpg
45 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
32 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
690 mi
Range
836 mi
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
690 mi
836 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
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).
107 kWh
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
102.4 kWh
107 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1232 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
