The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 42,500
€ 43,200
€ 42,500
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 320i is 2.4 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and an inch lower than the VW Passat 3.6 V6.
BMW 320i
VW Passat 3.6 V6
56.9
71.9
81.4
57.9
71.7
81.2
71.9 in
Width
71.7 in
81.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.9 in
Height
57.9 in
112.2
185.4
106.8
187.8
185.4 in
Length
187.8 in
112.2 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320i
VW Passat 3.6 V6
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
236 lb
6.22 %
General
BMW 320i
VW Passat 3.6 V6
G20
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 320i
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B48
Engine Series
B48-B20
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
BMW 320i
181 hp
296 hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
221 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
BMW 320i
221 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Performance
BMW 320i
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
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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19.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 lb/hp
BMW 320i
19.67 lb/hp
12.82 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 320i
40 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
39 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
621 mi
Range
454 mi
BMW 320i
621 mi
454 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Environmental Impact
111.8 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
111.8 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
243 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320i
VW Passat 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
