The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320i Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (10 - 14)

€ 40,000
BMW 320i Steptronic (15 - 18) BMW 320i
€ 31,100
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (10 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 40,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 320i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 320i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
56.3
Blueprint BMW 320i Steptronic (15 - 18)
71.3
80
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (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 Steptronic (15 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (10 - 14)
106.8
187.8
182.4 in
Length
187.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 320i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3688 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4828 lb
BMW 320i Steptronic (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
326 lb
8.84 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (10 - 14)

General

BMW 320i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
F30
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 320i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B48
Engine Series
B48-B20
Engine Code
BMP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 320i
181 hp
138 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 320i
199 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

BMW 320i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
146 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
18.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.72 lb/hp
BMW 320i
18.57 lb/hp
26.72 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 320i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 320i
44 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
34 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
703 mi
Range
797 mi
BMW 320i
703 mi
797 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).
109.1 kWh
BMW 320i
100.4 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 320i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data