The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)

€ 36,400
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (13 - 15) BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
€ 43,200
 VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) VW Passat 3.6 V6
€ 36,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200

ⓘ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 3.6 V6.
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 3.6 V6
56.3
Blueprint BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (13 - 15)
71.3
80
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
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 Steptronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182
Blueprint VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
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 3.6 V6
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4938 lb
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
522 lb
13.75 %
VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)

General

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 3.6 V6
F30
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BMW N13
Engine Series
N13-B16
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
168 hp
296 hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 3.6 V6

Performance

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 3.6 V6
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 3.6 V6

▶ REPLAY
19.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 lb/hp
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
19.49 lb/hp
12.82 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
44 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
32 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
454 mi
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
690 mi
454 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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).
176.2 kWh
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
102.4 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data