The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 325d (15 - 16) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)

€ 41,100
BMW 325d (15 - 16) BMW 325d
€ 32,600
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 41,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 325d 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 325d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
56.3
Blueprint BMW 325d (15 - 16)
71.3
80
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
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 325d (15 - 16)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
106.8
187.8
182.4 in
Length
187.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 325d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4486 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
BMW 325d (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.64 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)

General

BMW 325d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
F30
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 325d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
BMR
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 325d
215 hp
168 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 325d
332 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

BMW 325d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
152 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

 REPLAY
15.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.47 lb/hp
BMW 325d
15.89 lb/hp
20.47 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 325d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
51 mpg
BMW 325d
48 mpg
51 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
39 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
723 mi
Range
946 mi
BMW 325d
723 mi
946 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
94.6 kWh
BMW 325d
100.7 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 325d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data