The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
€ 36,400
€ 36,300
€ 36,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,300
ⓘ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 5.9 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR.
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
56.3
71.3
80
58.1
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.3 in
Height
58.1 in
110.6
182
109.7
188
182 in
Length
188 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.18 %
General
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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 3600 rpm
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
168 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
143 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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19.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.09 lb/hp
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
19.49 lb/hp
23.09 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
59 mpg
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
44 mpg
59 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
32 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
690 mi
Range
917 mi
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
690 mi
917 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
82.2 kWh
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
102.4 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
