The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 325d (15 - 16) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (17 - 18)

€ 41,100
BMW 325d (15 - 16) BMW 325d
€ 31,700
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (17 - 18) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 41,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 325d is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.3 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
BMW 325d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
56.3
Blueprint BMW 325d (15 - 16)
71.3
80
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (17 - 18)
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.3 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint BMW 325d (15 - 16)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (17 - 18)
109.7
187.7
182.4 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 325d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4486 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
BMW 325d (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.04 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (17 - 18)

General

BMW 325d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
F30
Generation
B8
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 SCR 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
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 325d
215 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 325d
332 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Performance

BMW 325d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
152 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 325d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
56 mpg
BMW 325d
48 mpg
56 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
39 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
723 mi
Range
976 mi
BMW 325d
723 mi
976 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 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).
86.4 kWh
BMW 325d
100.7 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 325d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1206 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data