The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 38,900
€ 43,200
€ 38,900
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 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 14.5 cm shorter, 0.9 cm narrower and 3.6 cm lower than the VW Passat 3.6 V6.
BMW 320i
VW Passat 3.6 V6
1434
1811
2031
1470
1820
2062
1811 mm
Width
1820 mm
2031 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1434 mm
Height
1470 mm
2810
4624
2712
4769
4624 mm
Length
4769 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320i
VW Passat 3.6 V6
1565 kg
Kerb Weight
1722 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2240 kg
Weight Difference:
157 kg
9.12 %
General
BMW 320i
VW Passat 3.6 V6
F30
Generation
B7
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 320i
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1997 CC
Engine Capacity
3597 CC
181 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
296 bhp
at 6600 rpm
BMW 320i
181 bhp
296 bhp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
270 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2400 rpm
BMW 320i
270 NM
350 NM
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Performance
BMW 320i
VW Passat 3.6 V6
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
76 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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8.65 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.82 kg/bhp
BMW 320i
8.65 kg/bhp
5.82 kg/bhp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW 320i
44 mpg
30 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
33 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
motorway
38 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
68 L
583 mi
Range
454 mi
BMW 320i
583 mi
454 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
176.2 kWh
BMW 320i
121.2 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
215 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320i
VW Passat 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
518 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
565 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
