The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 325d (15 - 16) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)

€ 41,100
BMW 325d (15 - 16) BMW 325d
€ 39,800
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 41,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,800

ⓘ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.
BMW 325d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
56.3
Blueprint BMW 325d (15 - 16)
71.3
80
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
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 DSG (18 - 19)
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
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3411 lb
4486 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4652 lb
BMW 325d (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.2 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)

General

BMW 325d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
F30
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 325d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
*DFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 325d
215 hp
187 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
BMW 325d
332 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

BMW 325d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
152 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 325d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 325d
48 mpg
52 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
39 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
723 mi
Range
912 mi
BMW 325d
723 mi
912 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
92.5 kWh
BMW 325d
100.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 325d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1241 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data