The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17)

€ 36,400
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (13 - 15) BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
€ 31,300
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 36,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.9 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 Steptronic (13 - 15)
71.3
80
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17)
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.3 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17)
109.7
187.7
182 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.67 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17)

General

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
F30
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic 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
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
168 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

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

348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
19.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.97 lb/hp
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
19.49 lb/hp
21.97 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
56 mpg
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
44 mpg
56 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
32 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
976 mi
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
690 mi
976 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
86.4 kWh
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
102.4 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 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
1202 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data