The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325d (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (14 - 18)
€ 43,900

€ 38,600

€ 43,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,600
ⓘ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 13.4 cm shorter, 2.1 cm narrower and 4.7 cm lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
BMW 325d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
1429
1811
2031
1476
1832
2083
1811 mm
Width
1832 mm
2031 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2083 mm
1429 mm
Height
1476 mm
2810
4633
2786
4767
4633 mm
Length
4767 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2786 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
1570 kg
Kerb Weight
1549 kg
2055 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2110 kg

Weight Difference:
21 kg
1.34 %

General
BMW 325d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
F30
Generation
B8
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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 B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
*DFH*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
221 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 325d
221 bhp
187 bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
450 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1900 rpm
BMW 325d
450 NM
400 NM
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Performance
BMW 325d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
152 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec

BMW 325d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
▶ REPLAY
7.1 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.28 kg/bhp
BMW 325d
7.1 kg/bhp
8.28 kg/bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
61 mpg
combined
63 mpg
BMW 325d
61 mpg
63 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
50 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
motorway
71 mpg
57 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
770 mi
Range
912 mi
BMW 325d
770 mi
912 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
92.5 kWh
BMW 325d
94.6 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
121 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
118 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
561 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
586 L











No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data